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Politics | Middle East

Israeli Forces Advance into Central Gaza City Amid Escalating Conflict

Smoke billows from the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood following Israeli military operations in Gaza City on September 28.

Image Credit: Hamza Z. H. Qraiqea/Anadolu/Getty Images

By Fares Alghoul | September 28, 2025, 4:58 PM UTC

Israeli military forces have intensified their operations in Gaza City, making significant advances as diplomatic discussions loom. This escalation comes just ahead of a scheduled meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territories.

Reports from eyewitnesses and social media indicate that Israeli tanks and armored vehicles have moved towards al-Nasser street, a key thoroughfare in the heart of Gaza City, situated only a few hundred meters from the al-Shifa hospital. Over recent weeks, Israel has gradually intensified its military presence in Gaza City, which is perceived as a critical bastion for Hamas.

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