The Latest Breaking News from Gaza City

Total for August may exceed 15,000 new patients, more than seven times February figure

ANALYSIS: The Israeli government has repeatedly said the release of all remaining hostages and disarmament of Hamas would end the war, but in reality, Netanyahu’s military objectives in Gaza City come first, sources tell chief international correspondent Bel Trew

Israel's army has urged Palestinians in Gaza City to move to a designated humanitarian area in the south

The Israeli army told Gaza City residents to flee to a "humanitarian zone" in the south on Saturday ahead of a planned offensive to capture the territory's largest urban centre.

Hamas initially took 251 hostages into the enclave after its cross-border raid on southern Israeli communities

The ‘gates of hell are opening’ in Gaza, says Israeli defence minister as attacks cause panic and fear among civilians.

Israel has struck a high-rise building in Gaza City while ramping up an offensive in preparations to take over the city

The Israeli military destroyed a high-rise in Gaza City on Friday, shortly after announcing it would target tall buildings identified as being used by Hamas ahead of Israeli forces' planned conquest of the urban hub.

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to step up the offensive on Gaza City, despite internal and international condemnation.

Almost one million remain in the city; those who flee risk death elsewhere in enclave, with no safe place to hide.

The Israeli military on Thursday said it controls 40 percent of Gaza City, the largest urban centre in the Palestinian territory which it is preparing to conquer after nearly two years of devastating war.