Israel told all Palestinians in Gaza City to leave immediately, as a new phase of fighting intensified in what used to be the enclave’s most populous area.
The Israel Defense Forces dropped leaflets in Arabic on the city on Wednesday, saying it “will remain a dangerous combat zone” and telling residents to move south to other parts of Gaza.
WATCH: Israel’s call to evacuate Gaza City threatens the latest cease-fire talks, says Hamas. Source: Bloomberg
The city, home to about one million people before the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October, was the first place targeted by Israeli forces when they began a ground offensive. It was largely cleared of Hamas units ...