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What is happening in Gaza?

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Gaza is experiencing intensified Israeli military operations, with heavy airstrikes and ground attacks focused on Gaza City. Civilians face mass displacement, severe shortages of food, water, and medical care, and a confirmed famine in parts of the territory. Aid deliveries are being restricted, and the humanitarian situation is critical as thousands shelter in overcrowded camps.

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Israeli strike on Gaza City home kills 12, including four children

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  • Israeli fighter jets destroyed a residential building in the Ashdaiya neighborhood of Gaza City.
  • At least 12 Palestinians, including four children, were killed and dozens injured. 8s
  • Rescue efforts are ongoing as families and civil defense crews search the debris. 13s
  • The attack is part of an escalation in Israeli military operations targeting residential areas. 47s
  • Thousands have been displaced as the Israeli military seeks full control of Gaza City. 58s
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Israeli strike on Gaza City home kills 12, including four children
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Al Jazeera
6 hours ago
Israeli strike on Gaza City home kills 12, including four children

An Israeli airstrike flattened a residential building in Gaza City, killing 12 people, including four children, amid escalating attacks and mass displacement.

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Euronews
9 hours ago
Israel starts calling up reservists as it continues military offensive

Israel is mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists to support its expanded offensive in Gaza City, with widespread destruction and growing domestic opposition.

Israel declares Gaza City a 'combat zone'
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Africanews
1 day ago
Israel declares Gaza City a 'combat zone'

Israel has declared Gaza City a combat zone, ending daytime pauses for aid and preparing to evacuate hundreds of thousands, as the death toll exceeds 63,000.

Gaza City beaches turn from leisure spots to overcrowded tent camps
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Gaza City beaches turn from leisure spots to overcrowded tent camps

Gaza City's beaches have become overcrowded tent camps for thousands of displaced Palestinians, with severe hardships and lack of basic necessities.

Israel intensifying attacks ahead of planned seizure of Gaza City
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CBS News
2 days ago
Israel intensifying attacks ahead of planned seizure of Gaza City

Israel is intensifying attacks and considering a full military takeover of Gaza City, where a million people are sheltering amid catastrophic humanitarian conditions.

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Reuters
2 days ago
Israel pounds Gaza as assault nears

Israeli forces have increased air and ground operations in Gaza City, destroying homes and causing dozens of deaths, as plans for a larger offensive are reviewed.

‘Mayhem and chaos’ in Gaza City as Israel attacks intensify
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
‘Mayhem and chaos’ in Gaza City as Israel attacks intensify

Israeli airstrikes have caused severe destruction and casualties in Gaza City, with scenes of chaos as residents are displaced and buildings demolished.

Israel wants to halt aid in northern Gaza as it escalates its offensive in Gaza City
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Euronews
3 days ago
Israel wants to halt aid in northern Gaza as it escalates its offensive in Gaza City

Israel is escalating its offensive in Gaza City and plans to slow or halt humanitarian aid into northern Gaza, worsening the humanitarian crisis.

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