IDF declares Gaza City a ‘dangerous combat zone’ where ‘tactical pause’ in military actions will not apply – Middle East crisis live

Around one million Palestinian people expected to be displaced by Israel’s assault in area

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has declared Gaza City “a dangerous combat zone”, as it prepares to imminently conquer the territory’s largest city.

In a post on X, the IDF wrote:

In accordance with the situational assessment & directives of the political echelon, starting today at 10:00, the local tactical pause in military activity will not apply to the area of Gaza City, which constitutes a dangerous combat zone.

The IDF continues supporting humanitarian efforts while conducting operations to protect Israel.