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

Israel's military says troops have "begun pushing into the heart of Gaza City," renewing its call for thousands of war-weary civilians to evacuate.

The grueling journey south is yet another displacement as many have already been forced from their homes several times over almost two years of war.

A Middle Eastern media outlet says the Israeli military's drone attacks and explosives are preventing people in the Gaza Strip from evacuating.

Israel has begun a ground assault to seize what it calls a Hamas stronghold inside Gaza City. A United Nations commission said Israel is committing genocide.

A new poll finds more U.S. adults view Israel’s military action in Gaza as excessive than at the beginning of its war with Hamas.

Reuters reported in January that the UAE had discussed with the US and Israel participating in an interim post-war Gaza administration that included the Palestinian Authority. In May, it reported the US had separately discussed the possibility of itself leading a temporary post-war administration.