Israel says evacuation of Palestinians from Gaza combat zones will start again

The Gaza health ministry said at least 436 people, including 183 children and 94 women, have been killed since Israel launched the strikes early on Tuesday

Israel has resumed a bombardment on Gaza Picture: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit

The Israeli defence minister has said his country will start urging Palestinians to evacuate from Gaza combat zones soon, warning that Israel is preparing to step up its new offensive.

In a statement, Israel Katz warned that if hostages held in Gaza by Hamas are not freed, “Israel will act with an intensity that you have not seen”.