The Latest Breaking News from Gaza City

Has Israel begun its Gaza City offensive or will there be yet more ‘approvals’?

Netanyahu is latest to ‘approve’ plan that has had daily announcements and that Israel knows will have serious consequences

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

Israel Pounds Gaza City After Offensive Gets Green Light

Israel hammered Gaza City and its outskirts overnight, residents said Thursday, after the defence ministry approved an expanded offensive to target the remaining Hamas strongholds in the strip.

International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025

Gaza war latest: UN-backed body declares famine in Gaza for first time as Israel threatens to ‘open gates of hell’

Netanyahu says that Israel would immediately resume negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza and an end to the war

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

The Guardian view on Gaza’s future: Israel should end the killing. Its allies must not remain complicit

Editorial: The suffering and death of Palestinians is multiplying. Seizing and occupying Gaza City would only deepen the horror

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

France's Macron repeats warning on Netanyahu's military plan for Gaza

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday again warned of the dangers of Israeli's decision to take over Gaza City, in the wake of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusation that he is fuelling anti-Semitism with his intention to recognise Palestinian statehood.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20, 2025

Israel expands Gaza City offensive as UK decries West Bank settlement approval

Construction would be ‘flagrant breach of international law’ and undermine two-state solution, foreign secretary says

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Israeli attack kills another Palestinian journalist in Gaza

Palestinian journalist Islam al-Komi and his son were killed in a bombing in the Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City, on Tuesday, Al Jazeera reported.

Newslaundry · Aug 20, 2025

Israel to call up 60,000 reservists ahead of new military operation in Gaza City

Israel is preparing a major military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists. Human rights groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

Israel to call up around 60,000 reservists before planned offensive on Gaza City, says Israeli military official – as it happened

Call-up notices sent as Israeli plans to increase its offensive; Israel studies Hamas’ response to proposal for 60-day ceasefire

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Israel to call up 60,000 reservists in plan to expand war, seize Gaza City

Israel’s military says it will call up 60,000 reservists and lengthen the service of an additional 20,000 reservists.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025