Israel has begun its ground operation in Gaza City, Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said, addressing reservists on Tuesday.
"We are going to increase and enhance the strikes of our operation, and that is why we called you. We have already begun the ground operation in Gaza," Zamir said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also released a message addressing IDF reservists.
"Now we are facing the decisive stage. I believe in you, I trust you and the entire nation embraces you," Netanyahu said.
Netanyahu approved the military's plans to seize Gaza City last month.
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