Fearing an imminent Israeli ground offensive, thousands of Palestinians have left their homes in eastern areas of Gaza City, now under constant Israeli bombardment, for points to the west and south of the shattered territory.

Israel prepares for a population movement from combat zones to southern Gaza while Defense Minister Katz discusses comprehensive plan to defeat Hamas

A group representing the anxious families of Israeli hostages urged Israelis to take to the streets Sunday for a “nationwide day of stoppage” to express growing frustration over 22 months of war.