ISRAEL WARNS OF 'UNPRECEDENTED FORCE' IN GAZA CITY

Israel has warned it will unleash “unprecedented force” on Gaza City as its troops push deeper into the Palestinian enclave in one of the fiercest assaults since the war began.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday September 19, 2025, urged residents of Gaza City to flee south immediately, saying ground and air operations were expanding to dismantle Hamas strongholds. Tanks and infantry units have reportedly advanced into key neighborhoods as heavy bombardments rocked the city.
Humanitarian agencies reported a worsening crisis as thousands of civilians scrambled to escape. The United Nations said more than 250,000 people have been displaced in recent weeks, with food, water and medical supplies running critically low.
The UN human rights chief appealed to Israel to “stop the carnage,” warning that the offensive risked massive civilian casualties and possible violations of international law. Israel insists the campaign is aimed at eliminating Hamas’s military infrastructure and restoring security.
International calls for a ceasefire and renewed diplomatic efforts—including moves to recognize a Palestinian state—intensified as fighting escalated and casualties mounted.