JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Wednesday a “temporary” new route for residents to flee Gaza City, as it launched an intense ground offensive after massive bombardment of the Palestinian territory’s main city. The Israeli military “announces the opening of a temporary transportation route via Salah Al-Din Street,” spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a statement, adding that “the route will be open for 48 hours only.”

JERUSALEM: After a night of heavy airstrikes, the Israeli military announced Tuesday that its expanded operation in Gaza City “to destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure” has begun…

Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing Gaza City after Israel launched a major ground offensive aimed at occupying the city. Footage shared by The Associated Press on Tuesday (16…