Palestinians trapped as Israeli tanks advance deeper into Gaza City

Israeli tanks advanced deeper into several densely populated neighbourhoods of Gaza City on Sunday, with health authorities unable to respond to dozens of desperate calls for help.

Witnesses and medics told Reuters that the tanks entered key residential areas including Sabra, Tal al-Hawa, Sheikh Radwan and al-Nasser. 

The incursions mark a significant escalation, bringing Israeli forces closer to the centre and western parts of the city, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are currently seeking shelter.

Local health officials reported receiving dozens of urgent calls from civilians trapped in affected areas but said they were unable to respond due to the intensity of the military operation and the ongoing bombardment.

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