Israel bombs Gaza City
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Over the past month, the IDF has encircled Gaza City, laying the groundworks for its offensive in the suburban areas of Zeitoun, Jabalia, Sabra, Shejaiya and Tuffah. For weeks, hundreds of thousands of Gaza City residents have been leaving the region following Israeli evacuation notices.
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Gaza City has been filled with so many tents because it was one of the few areas of the enclave that was still accessible to Gazans. Most of Gaza has been under evacuation orders or part of an Israeli militarized zone.
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