STORY: Israeli army tanks and soldiers were seen by the Gaza border on Tuesday (August 26) as plumes of smoke rose from Gaza.

Israeli soldiers were seen manoeuvring army vehicles near the Gaza border as the Israeli military said on Sunday that its forces have returned to combat in the Jabalia area in recent days, to dismantle militant tunnels and strengthen control of the area.

The Israeli security cabinet is set to give the green light to expand the military offensive in Gaza later on Tuesday, even though it already approved a plan this month to seize control of Gaza City, describing it as the last bastion of Hamas militants, It is not expected to begin for a few weeks, leaving room for mediators Egypt and Qatar to try and resume ceasefire talks.

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Israeli tanks move to Gaza border, ahead of security cabinet green light for offensive

VIDEO SHOWS: ISRAEL ARMY TANKS BY BORDERS WITH GAZA / ISRAELI SOLDIERS AROUND TANKS / PILLARS OF SMOKE RISING FROM GAZA

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SHOWS: SOUTHERN ISRAEL (AUGUST 26, 2025) (REUTERS - Access all)

1. VARIOUS OF ISRAELI TANKS AND SOLDIERS BY GAZA BORDER

2. VARIOUS OF ISRAELI ARMY PERSONNEL MOVING MILITARY VEHICLE

3. SOLDIERS STANDING ON TOP OF ARMY VEHICLES

4. ISRAELI APACHE HELICOPTER RELEASES FLARE

5. VARIOUS OF PLUMES OF SMOKE RISING FROM NORTHERN GAZA AS SEEN FROM ISRAEL

6. VARIOUS OF ISRAELI TANKS AND BULLDOZERS BY BORDERS / VIEW OF RUBBLE AND DAMAGED BUILDINGS IN NORTHERN GAZA IN THE BACKGROUND