Israel has announced plans to retake Gaza City, the largest urban center in the territory, despite widespread devastation from previous operations and mounting international pressure to end the conflict. The move is expected to trigger further mass displacement and worsen the already dire humanitarian crisis, as most of Gaza's population is now concentrated in a few remaining areas. Families of hostages and some security officials within Israel have voiced opposition, arguing that additional military action may endanger hostages and yield little strategic benefit. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that increased military pressure is necessary to secure the release of hostages and defeat Hamas, while critics warn that the operation could further erode domestic and international support for the war.