Tanks and troops close in as Israel readies a massive Gaza City offensive—seen as the war’s defining battle—raising stakes for hostages and Hamas terrorists.

Hamas should disarm and release all Israeli hostages, Israel Katz says, as country prepares a massive attack on Gaza City.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Friday that Gaza city could "turn into Rafah and Beit Hanoun," areas that were destroyed earlier in the war, unless Hamas agrees to Israel's terms. This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would approve the military's plans to seize Gaza City.