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More deaths in Gaza as Israel pushes on with offensive

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Gasia Ohanes
September 18, 2025

Israel has dramatically intensified its offensive in the north of the Palestinian territory, with ground forces going in to seize Gaza City. The army claims that thousands of Hamas fighters are still there, but hundreds of thousands of civilians also remain.

Israel's military has intensified its ground offensive in Gaza City, urging civilians to evacuate via leaflets and opening a temporary exit route. Despite warnings, many residents refuse to leave, saying there's nowhere safe to go. Health officials report over 65,000 deaths since the war began, with dozens killed in the past 24 hours. Emergency services describe the situation as catastrophic, as hundreds of thousands flee the city amid escalating violence.

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