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Israel says it is calling up an additional 50,000 reservists for a major military operation against Hamas in Gaza City.
The call-up letters are expected to be sent out soon, with the draft starting in the coming month.
NPR's Jackie Northam reports from Tel Aviv.
The decision to call up additional reservists came after Israeli military leaders gave preliminary approval to the next phase of the war in Gaza.
The increase will almost double the number of active reservists in the nearly two-year-old war.
An Israeli military official speaking on condition of anonymity says many of the reservists will free up active duty troops currently deployed in other areas so they can fight in the densely populated Gaza city in areas heavily controlled by Hamas.
Israeli troops are already laying the groundwork for a broader upcoming operation.
Jackie Northam, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
NATO defense leaders are scheduled to hold a virtual meeting today.
expected to discuss what security guarantees could be offered to Ukraine to help end Russia's war there.