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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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William Christou in Jerusalem

Israel orders military to halt Gaza City campaign but continues strikes on the territory

The Israeli military has been ordered to halt its campaign in Gaza City by its political leadership, Israeli army radio reported on Saturday, while it was preparing for the first phase of Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza and release all hostages.

In a statement, the Israeli military said it was directed to “advance readiness” for the first part of the Trump plan. Army radio reported that operations in Gaza would be reduced to “the minimum” with troops meant only to carry out defensive strikes.

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