Israel is ordering all Palestinians to leave Gaza's largest city as bombardment appears to escalate throughout the besieged territory. Israel says it is pursuing Hamas fighters who are regrouping in parts of the strip that had been targeted early in the war. Israel launched the war in Gaza after Hamas’ Oct.
Author: Agence France-Presse
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