GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories — Israel pushed on with a major military offensive in war-ravaged Gaza City on Tuesday that the United Nations said had once again displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Troops, tanks and aircraft were fighting in Gaza 's biggest urban area on the eve of new truce talks in Qatar that aim to free the hostages and halt the conflict raging into its 10th month.A source with knowledge of the talks said Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns and Israel's Mossad chief David Barnea would travel to Doha on Wednesday and also meet the Qatari prime minister, a key mediator.Hamas, whose Oct.
Mass evacuationsThe UN said tens of thousands of civilians have been affected by the renewed fighting and three separate evacuation orders Israel has declared in Gaza City since June 27.Thousands were again seen marching down dusty roads past bombed-out buildings, with mothers carrying babies and others packing their sparse belongings onto donkey carts.
Rock Gaza City On Eve Of New Truce Talks
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Deadly strikes rain on Gaza Strip as raging war enters 10th monthDefining the News
Read more »
UN ‘appalled’ by Israel eviction orders as Gaza battles rage onDefining the News
Read more »
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City as Hamas warns that escalation threatens cease-fire talksDEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces advanced deeper into the Gaza Strip's largest city in pursuit of militants who had regrouped there, sending thousands of Palestinians fleeing on Monday from an area ravaged in the early weeks of the nine-month-long war.
Read more »
Davao City gov’t approves 4 sister city agreementsTHE 20th Davao City Council approved a sister city agreement between Davao City and Iligan City, the Municipality of Kalibo, Aklan, General Santos City, and Cagayan de Oro City.
Read more »
Israel storms Gaza City neighborhood, orders Palestinians to go southLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Heavy Israeli bombardment in Gaza City forces medical facilities to close as thousands fleeDEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Heavy Israeli bombardment shook Gaza City on Tuesday as thousands of fleeing Palestinians searched for shelter and medical facilities were forced to shut down in the latest offensive in the territory's north.
Read more »