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

WorldPolitics
29 Aug 2025 • 5:31 PM MYT
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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.

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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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