Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/23477311 (181600ZAUG25) Notable: IDF Plans to Capture Gaza City, Prepares Construction of Field Hospitals for Evacuated Civilians
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IDF Plans to Capture Gaza City, Prepares Construction of Field Hospitals for Evacuated Civilians
Monday, 18 August 2025 08:18 AM EDT
While the Israeli military continues to firm up plans for the capture of Gaza City, the IDF is also reportedly preparing to expand humanitarian support in other parts of Gaza, including building additional field hospitals ahead of mass civilian evacuations.
According to a Monday report in Ynet News, the military intends to establish more humanitarian zones and medical facilities to bolster international legitimacy for the planned offensive against remaining Hamas forces.
Previous field hospitals in the Gaza Strip were facilitated by the IDF, many of them built and operated by the United Arab Emirates.
According to the Ynet report, the IDF is currently conducting an assessment of the requirements and feasibility of the plan, which is awaiting approval from the political echelon.
On Saturday evening, reports in Hebrew media indicated the military had resumed allowing tents and other shelter equipment into the Gaza Strip in preparation for the planned evacuation of Gaza City's civilian population.
By Sunday afternoon, social media posts showed trucks loaded with tents waiting to enter the Strip.
By Sunday afternoon, social media showed trucks preparing to enter Gaza with the tents.
The entry of renewed aid comes as IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said he approved plans for the takeover of Gaza City and is expected to present them to Defense Minister Israel Katz for final approval on Tuesday.
While visiting the frontlines on Sunday, Zamir said, "Today we are approving the plan for Post too long. Click here to view the full text.