DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel has intensified airstrikes in Gaza City, killing at least 32 people, including 12 children, according to medical staff. The strikes are part of an offensive to take over the city, which Israel claims is Hamas’ last stronghold. Despite urging residents to evacuate, hundreds of thousands remain, facing famine and dire conditions. The United Nations reports over 100,000 people have left since mid-August, but many are stuck due to high costs and limited and overcrowded areas to go to. A U.N. initiative to bring temporary shelters into Gaza said more than 86,000 tents and other supplies were still awaiting clearance to enter Gaza as of last week.
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