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Israel mobilises thousands of troops towards Gaza as death toll mounts
11 May 2021 14:07 BST
Israel has ordered the mobilisation of thousands of troops to be sent towards Gaza after at least 26 Palestinians were killed during its bombing of the besieged enclave.
The Israeli army said Defence Minister Benny Gantz had called in 5,000 troop reinforcements to “deepen home front defence”.
Israeli television news showed Israeli tanks massing near the fence with Gaza, as part of an operation Israel has called "Guardian of the Walls".
Israel mobilises thousands of troops towards Gaza as death toll mounts
