The Israeli military announced on Saturday that more than a quarter of a million people have fled Gaza City in recent weeks, as fighting escalates in the enclaveโs largest urban center. The figure underscores the deepening humanitarian crisis as civilians continue to seek safety in other parts of the territory. Mass Displacement in Gaza City According to Israel Defense Forces …
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Israel orders Gaza City evacuations ahead of offensive
The Israeli military has called on residents of Gaza City to move south to the designated โhumanitarian zoneโ of Al-Mawasi as it prepares for a major offensive to capture the enclaveโs largest urban center. While no date for the ground operation was given, officials stressed that it would not be pre-announced in order to preserve the element of surprise. Military …
Read More »Israel hits high-rise, warns of more strikes in Gaza City offensive
Israel escalated its campaign in Gaza on Friday, striking a high-rise building in Gaza City after issuing evacuation orders, part of a broader push to take control of the famine-stricken city of roughly one million Palestinians. Health officials reported at least 27 deaths from strikes elsewhere in the city as fears mount over intensified fighting. Targeting of Gaza City High-Rises …
Read More »Red Cross chief says Gaza City mass evacuation impossible
The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has sharply criticized Israelโs announced plan for a large-scale evacuation of Gaza City in advance of a potential military takeover. In a statement released Saturday, Spoljaric warned that such a move would place civilians in extreme danger. “Impossible to Carry Out Safely” Spoljaric stressed that under current …
Read More »Katz: Gaza City could face destruction
Israelโs defense minister issued a stark warning on Friday, saying Gaza City could face total destruction unless Hamas agrees to Israelโs terms. The announcement comes as the Israeli government prepares to launch a large-scale military operation in the enclaveโs largest urban center. Katz Issues Dire Warning Just a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed he would authorize the army …
Read More »Netanyahu presses ahead with Gaza City operation despite opposition
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing forward with plans to expand Israelโs military operation in Gaza City, despite strong domestic opposition and widespread international criticism. The move comes as Israel escalates preparations for a major offensive in one of the most densely populated areas of the territory. Preparations for Expanded Operation On Thursday, the Israeli military began contacting medical staff …
Read More »Israel defense minister signs off plan to seize Gaza City
Israelโs defense minister has approved a new military plan aimed at seizing Gaza City, alongside the mobilization of roughly 60,000 reservists to support the operation. The decision, confirmed Wednesday by Israel Katzโs ministry, intensifies pressure on Hamas at a moment when international mediators await Israelโs response to the latest ceasefire proposal. The move underscores Israelโs determination to maintain military pressure …
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