The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 682 - IDF approves plan to take over Gaza City
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Aug 18, 2025 Emanuel Fabian, Military correspondent for The Times of Israel, offers a keen insight into the unfolding military situation in Gaza. He discusses the IDF's recent approval for a significant operation aimed at Gaza City, which includes complex logistical preparations and the relocation of approximately one million residents. Fabian highlights the ongoing humanitarian efforts, including the supply of shelters for civilians, and also touches on recent IDF strikes in Yemen, underlining the broader regional implications of these military actions.
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Gaza City Encirclement Plan
- The IDF is preparing a major operation to surround and later capture Gaza City, beginning with operations in the Zaytun neighborhood.
- The plan requires around a million civilians to evacuate and serves as a preparatory phase before a wider thrust into the city.
Concrete Sealing Of Tunnel Networks
- The IDF sealed seven kilometers of tunnels in Beit Hanun by pumping concrete through a pipeline from the border.
- Sealing is safer and cheaper than blowing tunnels but much more time-consuming to execute.
Military Approval Needs Political Sign-Off
- Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approved the military plan, but it still needs political sign-off from the defense minister and prime minister.
- After political approval the IDF will call reservists and issue evacuation orders to begin the operation timeline.