00:00Meanwhile, Israel has begun the first steps of a military operation to seize Gaza City,
00:06with forces reaching its outskirts on Wednesday.
00:09Brigadier General F.E. Deferin says operations around the city are intensifying
00:13to dismantle its military presence.
00:18Israel mobilized tens of thousands of reservists for a major assault,
00:23while Hamas accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of blocking ceasefire efforts.
00:27Netanyahu has come under mounting scrutiny as former allies criticized his leadership
00:33and more countries announced plans to recognize Palestine.
00:37Netanyahu criticized this move,
00:39recently escalating attacks on his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.
00:44Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged an immediate ceasefire
00:49to prevent further death and destruction in Gaza.
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