DEVELOPING: Israel Launches Intensified Bombardment as Gaza Descends into Chaos

Breaking News: Israel Launches Intensified Bombardment on Gaza Israel has launched a massive bombardment of Gaza City, with reports of unconfirmed ground offensive to occupy the entire city. The Israeli military has heavily bombed Gaza City overnight, causing rising numbers of deaths and injuries. The intensification comes ahead of a long-threatened full-scale ground invasion of the city, which is home to hundreds of thousands of people. Israeli strikes are also reported in central Gaza, where thousands of people are fleeing. According to eyewitnesses, the bombardment has caused widespread destruction, with buildings and homes reduced to rubble. The exact number of casualties is not yet known, but Palestinian officials confirm rising numbers of deaths and injuries. The escalation comes just hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of unwavering US support during a trip to Jerusalem on Monday. Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, wrote on X earlier today, "Gaza is burning" and threatened that Israel will not relent until the completion of its mission. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with thousands of people displaced and seeking shelter. The international community is calling for restraint and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*