Gaza

 

TOP OF THE AGENDA Israel destroys dozens of  buildings in Gaza City as new  offensive intensifies

Strikes have intensified in areas of Gaza City in recent weeks. Israeli strikes and demolitions have destroyed dozens of  buildings in Gaza City, satellite images analysed by BBC  Verify show. It comes as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)  said its offensive has established control over 40% of the  city. The images, taken just one month apart, show several  neighbourhoods have been levelled, and rows of tents -  which were sheltering displaced Palestinians - have also  disappeared. The IDF said it was "locating and destroying  terror infrastructures". Israel's PM announced the  intention to seize the strip and launch an incursion into  Gaza City after indirect talks with Hamas on a ceasefire  and hostage deal broke down. UN officials have warned  the impact of a full-blown offensive would be "beyond  catastrophic".

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