Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Gaza city could "turn into Rafah and Beit Hanoun" unless Hamas agrees to Israel's terms.

The drums of war are pounding on the doorstep of Gaza City. Residents of the largest city in northern Gaza, packed with locals and refugees, fear the hours are ticking down before a looming Israeli offensive.

Famine is officially declared in the governorate that includes Gaza City. No additional detainees will be allowed in “Alligator Alcatraz” after a judge’s ruling. And Serena Williams opens up about her decision to take a GLP-1 medication after struggling to lose weight with diet and exercise.

Satellite images taken over and around Gaza City point to preparations for the expanded military operation and show signs internally displaced people are already fleeing.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered negotiations for the release of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza “on terms acceptable to Israel.”

Palestinian eyewitnesses have reported seeing Israeli soldiers in Gaza City, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved plans for the military to capture the metropolis home to 1 million. Troops were spotted in Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas aimed at returning all the remaining hostages and ending the war on Israel's terms.

Despite strong Israeli domestic opposition and widespread international condemnation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to approve the expansion of the Israeli military operation in Gaza City.