Troops have reached the city’s outskirts, an Israeli official said, adding that more reservists are being asked to report for duty to cover for other soldiers who will be involved in going into Gaza City.

The military says troops are already operating in some areas ahead of the planned operation to occupy all of the city.

The Israeli military plans to mobilize around 50,000 reservists ahead of the planned capture of Gaza City, with draft notices due to be sent out in the coming days, according to a military representative.