In a major escalation, Israel has approved its largest-ever call-up of 50,000 reservists under Operation Gideon’s Chariots in Gaza, raising the total to 450,000. The emergency “Order 8” will remain in effect until August 31, 2025, enabling rapid deployment. Despite global and domestic opposition, Israel continues its twin ground offensives in Gaza amid growing humanitarian concerns. The UN warns 22 of Gaza’s population faces imminent famine, even as discontent grows among Israeli troops and international pressure intensifies.