Published on, Sept. 17 -- September 17, 2025 6:29 PM

Israel announced on Wednesday that it is opening a temporary corridor to allow residents of Gaza City to flee as its ground assault intensifies. The Israeli army said the route, via Salah al-Din Street, would remain open for only 48 hours, urging civilians to move south toward areas it calls humanitarian zones. The move comes after days of heavy bombardment and advancing troops in Gaza's largest urban center.

The United Nations estimates that nearly one million people were living in and around Gaza City before the latest offensive. Israeli forces reported that more than 350,000 residents have already fled south, though many Gazans say they have nowhere safe to go. Displaced families h...