"Escalating Tensions: Gaza on Edge as Israel Orders Evacuation"
Israeli troops are preparing for a ground assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, following an unprecedented assault on Israeli territory by Hamas fighters. Iran has warned of "far-reaching consequences" if Israel's bombardment is not stopped. The death toll in Gaza has risen to over 2,200, with a quarter of the casualties being children. International leaders, including US President Joe Biden, have called for calm and urged Israel to allow humanitarian assistance into Gaza. There are concerns that the conflict could spread, as clashes have also erupted at Israel's northern border with Lebanon.
