Satellite images taken over and around Gaza City point to preparations for the expanded military operation and show signs internally displaced people are already fleeing.

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Israel's operations in Gaza City could begin within days, even as negotiators scramble to get Israel and Hamas to agree to end their 22 months of fighting.

Israel forces pushed into the outskirts of Gaza City and Netanyahu's government gave approval for a settlement to cut the occupied Palestinian territory in two

A controversial Israeli settlement plan that would effectively split the West Bank in two is gaining momentum after a key government committee -- the Higher Planning Committee of the Civil Administration under the Defense Ministry -- gave its approval.

Israel approved a controversial project to expand Jewish settlements in the West Bank, billed as dashing hopes of Palestinian statehood, a move condemned by several international governments.