CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israeli planes and tanks pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City overnight Saturday to Sunday, destroying buildings and homes, residents said, as Israeli leaders vowed to press on with a planned offensive on the city. Witnesses reported the sound of explosions non-stop overnight in the areas of Zeitoun and Shejaia, while tanks shelled houses and roads in the nearby Sabra neighborhood and several buildings were blown up in the northern town of Jabalia.

Israel pounded Gaza City and its outskirts overnight, residents said Thursday, as the military announced the first steps in its push to the enclave's...

Hamas says Israel’s plans to attack Gaza City show ‘blatant disregard’ for efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage deal