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Israel says Gaza City still a ‘combat zone’ after Trump says ‘stop bombing’

Israel says Gaza City still a ‘combat zone’ after Trump says ‘stop bombing’

Summary

The Israeli military has told Palestinians in northern Gaza to move south, saying the area is still a combat zone, despite a partial ceasefire agreement with Hamas. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Israel to stop bombing the enclave, but tensions and military actions continue. Hamas has agreed to parts of a U.S. ceasefire plan, but further discussions are needed.

Key Facts

  • The Israeli military warns that northern Gaza, including Gaza City, is still a combat zone.
  • Residents are advised to move south via Rashid Street, the coastal route.
  • Southern Gaza is crowded with displaced Palestinians hoping to return north.
  • Since August, there have been over 400,000 movements from northern to southern Gaza.
  • The Israeli army has been conducting aerial attacks, with at least 20 people killed recently.
  • Hamas accepted parts of the U.S. ceasefire plan but further negotiations are necessary.
  • Israeli forces have shifted to primarily defensive operations, but tensions remain.
  • The situation in Gaza continues to cause significant humanitarian challenges.

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