Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive

Israel is mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists for an expanded military offensive in Gaza, as Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes Qatar’s mediation efforts. The Israeli army is reportedly redeploying reservists to replace active-duty soldiers amid escalating conflict, which has resulted in significant casualties, including over 52,000 deaths since the war began. Meanwhile, Hamas released a video of a hostage, highlighting ongoing tensions and calls from demonstrators in Israel for government action to secure the release of captives amid humanitarian concerns in Gaza.