Israeli military says local tactical pause will not apply to Gaza City

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -The Israeli military said that starting from Friday, a local humanitarian pause in military activity will not apply to the area of Gaza City, as it “constitutes a dangerous combat zone”.

Israel’s security cabinet had approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, a move expanding military operations in the shattered Palestinian territory that drew strong criticism at home and abroad over its pursuit of the almost two-year-old war.

Last month, Israel announced a halt in…