Israel has faced mounting calls from many of its closest international allies to end the war, as well as pressure from within Israel from families of hostages to reach a deal that would see them freed. Share Save for later Please log in to bookmark this story. Log In Create Free Account

Israel announced early Friday that it plans to take over Gaza City , the largest urban area in the territory and one that has already suffered extensive devastation in repeated Israeli raids.

Another major ground operation in one of the few areas of Gaza not already under evacuation orders would likely spark even more mass displacement and further disrupt efforts to deliver desperately needed food in the territory, where experts have warned that famine is unfolding.

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