Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City in pursuit of militants

9/7/2024 7:33

        Israeli forces advanced deeper into the Gaza Strip's largest city in pursuit of militants who had regrouped there, sending thousands of Palestinians fleeing on Monday from an area ravaged in the early weeks of the nine-month-long war.
        
        The incursion into Gaza City comes as Israel and Hamas drew closer to bridging gaps in indirect talks over a cease-fire and hostage release.
        
        Israeli troops were again battling militants in areas that the army said had been largely cleared months ago in northern Gaza. The military ordered evacuations ahead of the raids, but Palestinians say nowhere feels safe. Most of the population of 2.3 million has been displaced, often multiple times. Hundreds of thousands are packed into sweltering tent camps.