First Stage Of Gaza City Offensive Has Begun

Palestinians are fleeing parts of Gaza City after the Israeli military began the first stages of a planned ground offensive, officials in the city say.

Palestinians flee Gaza City districts as Israel says first stages of offensive have begun

# First Stage Of Gaza City Offensive Has Begun
August 21, 2025

Israel has been launching bombardments into Gaza as the first stage of its Gaza City offensive, prompting Palestinians to flee the city.

[Al Jazeera Reporting + Footage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DojXZ_BR3hc)
[BBC Reporting + Footage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI4OrJKzTBU)
[Al Jazeera Footage](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TFbiKmYZ3-o)

First Stage Of Gaza City Offensive Has Begun

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