Israel to call up around 60,000 reservists before planned offensive on Gaza City, says Israeli military official – Middle East crisis live

Call-up notices sent as Israeli plans to increase its offensive; Israel studies Hamas’ response to proposal for 60-day ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Israel’s “military offensive” to conquer Gaza City “can only lead to a complete disaster for both peoples,” after Israel’s defence minister authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists.

Israel’s plan “will drag the region into a permanent war,” the French president posted on social media, reiterating his call for an “international stabilisation mission”.