Meanwhile, Palestinians have been streaming out of the city — some by car, others on foot as Israel opened another corridor south of Gaza City for two days.
Israeli troops and tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday, the second day of a ground offensive, as Palestinians fled the devastated area in large numbers.
According to Reuters, Israeli tanks moved short distances towards the city’s central and western areas from three directions, but no major advance has been reported.
Here are the key updates:
- At least 16 people were killed in overnight strikes on Wednesday, including women and children, the Associated Press has reported, citing hospital officials.
- The Gaza health ministry, which is part of the Hamas-run government, said that multiple Israeli strikes hit the Rantisi Hospital for children in Gaza City on Tuesday night.
