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Israel orders evacuation of Gaza City ahead of new strikes

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Israel's military has ordered all residents of Gaza City, in all neighborhoods, to evacuate ahead of a new planned offensive. Nearly 1 million Palestinians are sheltering in the territory's largest urban center. Israel claims that the city is the final stronghold of Hamas.

Breakdown
  • Israel orders evacuation of Gaza City as military offensive intensifies. 20s
  • Israeli forces target high-rise buildings, accusing Hamas of using them. 33s
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu states 50 towers have been destroyed ahead of a ground offensive. 1m 2s
  • UN estimates one million people remain in Gaza City, many facing famine and displacement. 1m 20s
  • International condemnation grows, with UN officials accusing Israel of mass civilian killings. 1m 35s
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