Afghanistan, Aug. 21 -- Israel began the first phase of its Gaza City assault, with at least 81 people killed in 24 hours amid intensifying strikes and worsening conflict.
Al Jazeera reported that as Israel began the first phase of its assault on Gaza City, at least 81 people died within 24 hours due to Israeli strikes and worsening hunger conditions.
The Israeli army confirmed on Wednesday that it has entered the early stage of its planned offensive to seize Gaza City. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to "shorten the timetable for seizing the last terrorist strongholds and defeating Hamas."
Army spokesperson Effie Defrin told reporters that Israeli forces had already taken positions on the outskirts of ...