Middle East updates: Israel braces for protests over Gaza Karl Sexton with AFP, Reuters, AP, dpa +++ © 2025 Deutsche Welle

Middle East updates: Israel braces for protests over Gaza Karl Sexton with AFP, Reuters, AP, dpa Published 3 hours agoPublished 3 hours agolast updated 42 minutes agolast updated 42 minutes ago Protesters in Israel have begun a "day of disruption" led by relatives of hostages and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to escalate the offensive in Gaza. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-israel-braces-for-protests-over-gaza/live-73862021 © 2025 Deutsche Welle How strong is Hamas in Gaza City? Terry Martin talks to military analyst Marina Miron 18 hours ago18 hours ago Israel is planning to seize control of Gaza City in an attempt to finally defeat Hamas. Military analyst Marina Miron tells DW it's hard to assess the actual fighting strength of Hamas, but the militant group retains command and control in Gaza City. The fight is likely to be hard and bloody, she says. https://www.dw.com/en/how-strong-is-hamas-in-gaza-city/video-73857795 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Israel calls up reservists for imminent Gaza City offensive Shani Rozanes 19 hours ago19 hours ago Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the war in Gaza is entering its final phase, with tens of thousands of reservists mobilizing to seize Gaza City. The military operation faces major strategic hurdles and has sparked criticism over risks to hostages and civilians. https://www.dw.com/en/israel-calls-up-reservists-for-imminent-gaza-city-offensive/video-73854988 © 2025 Deutsche Welle