Gaza latest: Israeli military prepares to enter Gaza City | DW News | Trending News

The Israeli army has stepped up its operations in northern Gaza, pounding the area with airstrikes and encircling Gaza City. Israel Defense Forces are expected to enter the city soon. They have been preparing for urban warfare with the Islamist militant group Hamas, which is likely to lead to a sharp rise in casualties. The Israeli troops have already severed Gaza City from the south of the territory. DW talks to Frank Ledwidge, senior lecturer in strategic studies at Portsmouth University and a former UK military intelligence officer. Chapters 00:00 IDF operations in Gaza 00:30 Ben Fajzullin, DW Correspondent in Jerusalem 04:30 Frank Ledwidge, Senior lecturer in strategic studies at Portsmouth University and a former UK military intelligence 09:50 Shaina Low, Norwegian Refugee Council 14:00 Rosie Birchard, DW Correspondent in Belgium