Israel army says Gaza City now 'a dangerous combat zone'

Starting today, at 10 (0700GMT), the local tactical pause in military activity will not apply to the area of Gaza City.

29 Aug 2025 05:31pm
An Israeli army tank rolls near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel, on Aug 29. Photo by Jack Guez/AFP
An Israeli army tank rolls near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel, on Aug 29. Photo by Jack Guez/AFP

JERUSALEM - The Israeli military declared Gaza City "a dangerous combat zone" on Friday, as it prepared to conquer the Palestinian territory's largest city after almost two years of occupation.

Israeli army vehicles are positioned in southern Israel on the border with the Gaza Strip (background) on Aug 29. Photo by Jack Guez/AFP
Israeli army vehicles are positioned in southern Israel on the border with the Gaza Strip (background) on Aug 29. Photo by Jack Guez/AFP

"Starting today (Friday), at 10 (0700GMT), the local tactical pause in military activity will not apply to the area of Gaza City, which constitutes a dangerous combat zone," the military said in a statement, referring to daily pauses in certain areas aimed at facilitating aid distribution. - AFP

 

 

 

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