The Latest Breaking News from Gaza City

The foreign ministers of Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia wrote that "any attempts at annexation or of settlement extension violate international law."

Many countries have condemned Israeli plans to escalate the conflict by taking over Gaza City

Israelis held protests calling for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and for an end to the 22-month war. Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City to pressure Hamas renewed international calls to end the conflict and stirred fears for hostages still in Gaza.

COMMENT: Local protests against the Israeli prime minister’s idea to escalate the war and take full military control of Gaza City have been muted so far – but his recklessness will eventually see him removed from office, says former diplomat Alon Pinkas

While some in Gaza City are preparing to evacuate to the south, others refuse to be displaced again

Israeli political-security cabinet approved Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take full military control of Gaza City, but the move was roundly condemned across Europe

Israel's military will "take control" of Gaza City under a new plan approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet, touching off a wave of criticism Friday from both inside and outside the country.

Global leaders are calling for a ceasefire and urging Israeli forces to halt plans to invade Gaza City

The Foreign Secretary said the pair would discuss the ‘developing situation in Gaza’ and the war in Ukraine