Israel's military is pushing deeper towards the most populated areas of Gaza City, a painful reminder for Gazans that Western powers' recognition of a Palestinian state does not mean an end to the horrors of war as tanks approach.

Israel pressed on with its Gaza offensive a day after dozens of world leaders gathered at the United Nations to embrace a Palestinian state, a landmark diplomatic shift after nearly two years of war that faces fierce resistance from Israel and its close ally the United States.

Medics said at least four people had been killed in an Israeli air strike on a residential building in Gaza City, which Israel has advised civilians to leave for southern Gaza as its tanks advance.

"We are not steadfast, we are helpless. We don't have money to leave to the south and we d

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