Israel says expecting one million Gazans to flee new offensive

Israel estimates that its imminent offensive on Gaza City would displace one million Palestinians, a senior military official said Wednesday, as Gaza’s civil defence reported dozens killed across the territory.

In Jerusalem, meanwhile, hundreds of Israeli protestors took to the streets to call for a truce and hostage release deal after nearly two years of war.

Israel’s military has been building up its forces for the planned operation to seize Gaza City, the Palestinian territory’s largest…