Israel launched its long-anticipated ground offensive in Gaza on Tuesday, forcing thousands to flee their homes
Israel military said about 40 per cent of Gaza City residents had left and moved to the territory's south
At least 50 people were killed on Tuesday, mostly in Gaza City
Meanwhile, Israel struck Yemen's Huthi-held Hodeida port, targeting a military infrastructure site of the rebel group
US President Donald Trump warned Hamas against using hostages as human shields
The assault drew widespread condemnation, with the UN chief calling it a "systematic destruction of Gaza City", as global powers like UK and Germany called for an immediate ceasefire
12:04 AM, Sept 17, 2025
Massive bombardment of Gaza City, thousands displaced
10:49 PM, Sept 16, 2025
UAE affirms full solidarity with Qatar at Human Rights Council debate
10:14 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Invitation from Trump: Netanyahu
10:07 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Need to build 'independent arms industry': Netanyahu
9:54 PM, Sept 16, 2025
'Inhumane' to expect children to flee
It is inhumane to expect nearly half a million children, battered and traumatised by over 700 days of unrelenting conflict, to flee one hellscape and end up in another
Tess Ingram, a UNICEF spokesperson
8:48 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Israel 'not open to serious negotiation for ceasefire': UN Chief
8:24 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Systematic destruction: UN Chief
8:13 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Israeli army says intercepted missile from Yemen after sirens sound
7:27 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Aid will enter northern Gaza: Israel military
7:19 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Death toll rises
7:11 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Qatar, US to finalise defence deal
5:52 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Trump 'doesn't know too much' about Gaza offensive
5:38 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Trump warns Hamas
5:28 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Israel offensive a new phase in 'genocide plans': Turkey
5:19 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Israel strikes Yemen
5:03 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Countries seek safety of Global Sumud Flotilla
4:48 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Tel Aviv shares fall
4:35 PM, Sept 16, 2025
US State Secretary meets Qatari Emir
4:20 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Photos: Mass displacement of Gazans
4:07 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Israel to attack Yemen's Hodeidah
3:51 PM, Sept 16, 2025
Video: Progression of Israeli ground troops
3:38 PM, Sept 16, 2025
'No humanity left in this world': Gaza City resident
We heard screaming from under the rubble," he said. "This repeated scene terrifies us and proves to us that there's no humanity left in this world.