Gaza City Under Fire: Heavy Clashes as IDF Targets Hamas Strongholds and Civilians Seek Safety

Armored Israeli forces advanced on Gaza City from two directions on October 30, 2023, striking key routes including the main road south as the ground assault expanded. Israel also reported freeing a soldier from captivity that day. Civilians sought safety farther south amid escalating clashes.

Facts: Date — 30 Oct 2023; Location — Gaza City; Action — two-pronged armored advance; Related — reported rescue of an IDF soldier from Hamas captivity.

Sources: Reuters (Oct 30, 2023).