Israeli forces are pressing on with a new ground offensive in Gaza City as strikes overnight across the Palestinian territory killed at least 16 people, including women and children

Israel's military says it has begun "expanded ground operations" in famine stricken Gaza City, after calling up 60,000 reservists for an intense new assault in the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Israel's government defied European leaders threatening sanctions and warnings from some of Israel's own commanders that it could be a costly mistake.

Palestinian residents reported heavy strikes Tuesday across Gaza City and Israel’s defense minister said that “Gaza is burning” as a new Israeli ground offensive targeted the city. Airstrikes have pounded Gaza City for some time in the lead-up to the operation,

Israeli troops and tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday as more people fled the devastated area, and strikes cut off phone and internet services, making it harder for Palestinians to summon ambulances during the military’s new offensive.

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Israel has launched its offensive in Gaza City, vowing to overwhelm a city already in ruins from nearly two years of war

The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.