Two IDF divisions, made up of tens of thousands of troops, began expanded ground operations in Gaza City overnight as the army launches a “new stage” of its offensive against Hamas, the military says.

Axar.az reports, citing Times of Israel, the early stages of the offensive, dubbed “Gideon’s Chariots B” began several weeks ago with increased strikes on Hamas targets, including high-rise towers, and ground operations on the outskirts of Gaza City and in several neighborhoods in the east of the city.

The military says that the 162nd and 98th divisions are now expanding their operations in Gaza City, and in the coming days, a third division, the 36th, will also join, adding tens of thousands more soldiers to the offensive.