Families of the Israeli hostages have been imploring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the offensive in Gaza and instead negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas to free their loved ones.

Two Oregon lawmakers are among 250 state legislators across the U.S. who visited Israeli government. Israel hosted Rep. David Gomberg, D-Otis, and Rep. Emily McIntire, R-Eagle Point, on a trip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as the largest-ever bipartisan delegation of American lawmakers to visit.

Israel's military says troops have "begun pushing into the heart of Gaza City," renewing its call for thousands of war-weary civilians to evacuate.

Israeli tanks were stationed on the edge of Gaza City on Wednesday ahead of a planned ground operation into the enclave’s largest urban area, according to eyewitnesses and satellite imagery.

A new poll finds more U.S. adults view Israel’s military action in Gaza as excessive than at the beginning of its war with Hamas.

The Israeli military began a ground offensive in Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday, with two IDF divisions moving into the city.

Large explosions were seen overnight in Gaza from southern Israel as the IDF expands its military operation in Gaza City. In a social media post, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Gaza was “burning,

Aid workers saved thousands of priceless archaeological artifacts in Gaza from destruction last week after Israel targeted the warehouse building in a strike.