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The Israeli military has called up 60,000 reservists and extended the service of 20,000 more as it prepares for a new phase of military operations targeting Hamas strongholds in Gaza City, focusing on densely populated urban areas and underground tunnels. Israeli forces are already active in parts of Gaza City, including Zeitoun and Jabaliya neighborhoods, aiming to dismantle remaining Hamas infrastructure. This escalation follows nearly two years of conflict and comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The operation is expected to receive approval from Israel’s chief of staff soon. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, with widespread displacement and destruction. Other global developments include stalled peace talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to failure to sign an agreement with the M23 rebel group, and the collapse of UN negotiations on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution due to disagreements over its scope. Additionally, Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have pledged enhanced anti-terrorism cooperation. In Somaliland, ten cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking. Iran launched naval missile tests in the Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean, signaling military readiness. Residents of Paris’s Montmartre neighborhood are protesting overtourism’s impact on local life. These events reflect ongoing geopolitical,… (Updated 21 Aug 2025, 18:36 IST; source: link)