Israel says to act with ‘great force’ in Gaza City

Israel’s military said on Tuesday that it will act with “great force” in Gaza City and told residents to leave as it stepped up its deadly assault on the Palestinian territory’s largest urban centre.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a similar warning, as Israel intensified its bombardment in preparation for an operation to seize Gaza City despite global calls to end the war.

“To all residents of Gaza City… the defence forces are determined to defeat Hamas and will act with great…