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As US secretary of state Antony Blinken holds talks in Turkey in his bid to stop the conflict from spreading across the region, other US officials are also busy.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to hold phone calls with foreign leaders on increasing the flow of aid into the territory on Monday, the White House said.
“Today there is north Gaza and south Gaza,” Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters, calling it a “significant stage” in Israel’s war against the Hamas militant group ruling the enclave.
Israeli media reported that troops are expected to enter Gaza City within 48 hours. Strong explosions were seen in northern Gaza after nightfall.
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