Israeli forces advanced toward central Gaza City on Wednesday, endangering Palestinians who remained, hoping mounting international pressure for a ceasefire would protect their homes.

U.S. President Donald Trump met leaders of Muslim countries at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday for talks, which the Emirati state news agency WAM said focused on an end to the war.

Trump, who earlier condemned moves by a string of countries to put pressure on Israel by recognising a Palestinian state, said a meeting with Israel would be next.

The Israeli government has urged the population of Gaza City to move south, but many people hesitated, citing the lack of security and widespread hunger there. “We moved to the western area near the beach, but many families didn’t have the time, tanks too

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