IDF tries to force civilians out of Gaza City as ground offensive continues

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IDF tries to force civilians out of Gaza City as ground offensive continues

Two army divisions work their way towards centre of Gaza City as further Israeli airstrikes destroy buildings

Israeli troops pressed ahead with a ground offensive into Gaza City on Wednesday, making further efforts to force more people to flee their homes and travel to overcrowded and unsafe areas in the south of the devastated territory.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday they had carried out 150 air and artillery strikes ahead of the ground operation that began early on Tuesday morning.

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