Israel tells Gaza City residents to move to safe zone as it expands operations

Palestinians run for cover during an Israeli air strike on a high-rise building in Gaza City (AP)

Israel’s army has called on Palestinians in Gaza City to move to a humanitarian area it designated in the south as it expanded its operations in preparation for seizing the famine-stricken city.

Parts of the city, home to nearly one million people, are already considered “red zones”, where evacuation orders have been issued ahead of expected heavy fighting.