Israel issued a final warning on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) for people to flee Gaza's main city, as Hamas weighed U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end nearly two years of war in the Palestinian territory.
Witnesses reported heavy bombardment in Gaza City, as Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, said the army was tightening its encirclement of the city.
"This is the last opportunity for Gaza residents who wish to do so to move south and leave Hamas operatives isolated in Gaza City," Mr. Katz posted on X, warning that those who remained would "be considered terrorists and terrorist supporters".
Mr. Katz said the military had seized the Netzarim corridor, linking central Gaza to the western coast, ef
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