Israel makes 'final' forced displacement warning for Gaza City

Israel issued a final threat on Wednesday for Palestinians to be forcibly displaced from Gaza City, as it escalates its attacks on the urban centre. 

Witnesses reported heavy bombardment in Gaza City, as Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, said the army was tightening its encirclement of the city. 

"This is the last opportunity for Gaza residents who wish to do so to move south and leave Hamas operatives isolated in Gaza City," Katz posted on X, warning that those who remained would "be considered terrorists and terrorist supporters".