Israel will call up around 50,000 reservists for its new Gaza City offensive, and call-up letters will be sent out as soon as the coming days, an Israeli military official said on Wednesday, adding that the reservists' draft will begin in September.

Israel will send call-ups to 50,000 to 60,000 reservists as part of its plans to invade and occupy Gaza City, according to an Israeli military official. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz approved on Wednesday the Israeli Defense Forces' military plan,