Major Israeli expansion into Gaza

There's growing criticism of the Israeli government's decision to step up its war against Hamas by taking control of Gaza City. One of Israel's staunchest allies, Germany, has halted military exports and the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, urged Benjamin Netanyahu's government to reconsider. We speak to our correspondents on the ground to get the latest developments from Jerusalem and reaction from Washington.

We hear a conversation with young Israelis due to be called up to military service, including a young woman who intends to refuse to serve in the IDF for conscientious reasons.

We speak to Palestinians living around the world to get their reaction to the announcement.

Presenter: Emma Vardy.

(Photo: Palestinians inspect the site of a morning Israeli strike on a house, in Gaza City, August 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa)