Gaza Crisis: The Final Ultimatum as Hostilities Deepen

Israel has issued a final warning to Gaza City residents to evacuate as it prepares to intensify military actions. This ultimatum follows escalating tensions with Hamas over hostages taken in the 2023 conflict. International efforts, particularly from the U.S. and Qatar, aim at securing a ceasefire and hostages' release.

Tensions escalated as Israel issued a final warning to Gaza City residents to evacuate. This move comes as Israel plans to intensify airstrikes and ground operations against Hamas if the group fails to release hostages taken in the 2023 conflict.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has highlighted Israel's recent demolition of "terror towers" in Gaza City as a precursor to a significant ground operation. Concurrently, diplomatic efforts by the U.S. and Qatar focus on negotiating a ceasefire and securing the release of 48 hostages.

The conflict sees increased casualties, and recent reports indicate heavy fighting with significant loss of life, including journalists. Israel continues to deny targeting journalists specifically, while the humanitarian crisis deepens amidst global calls for resolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)