IDF Sources Said Troops Are Preparing to Use Artillery Fire to 'Encourage' the Evacuation of Palestinians Who Choose to Remain in Gaza City and Seek Shelter Inside Buildings

The defence ministry approved the plan despite fears it will worsen the already catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the enclave.

Defence Minister Israel Katz's move, confirmed by a spokesperson, piled pressure on Hamas as mediators pushing for a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war in Gaza awaited an…