Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:09am on 17 Sep 2025,Wednesday International
Thousands of Palestinians fled Gaza City as Israeli ground forces advanced with heavy bombing. The UN estimates 650,000 people still remain trapped. Gaza’s health ministry said strikes hit al-Rantisi children’s hospital, forcing patients to flee. Israel claimed it targeted 150 Hamas sites and aims to defeat around 3,000 fighters. Aid groups warned of “unconscionable inhumanity,” with overcrowded shelters unable to host 2 million displaced. Families of Israeli hostages protested, fearing for their loved ones. The UN accused Israel of genocide, citing attacks on civilians and children. Gaza’s health ministry says nearly 65,000 people have been killed since 2023. (PC: BBC)
