Israel estimates that its imminent offensive on Gaza City would displace 1 million Palestinians, a senior military official said Wednesday, as Gaza¡¯s civil defense reported dozens killed across the territory.

In Jerusalem, meanwhile, hundreds of Israeli protestors took to the streets to call for a truce and hostage release deal after nearly two years of war.

Israel¡¯s military has been building up its forces for the planned operation to seize Gaza City, the Palestinian territory¡¯s largest urban center located in its northern part, despite mounting global concern for Palestinian civilians suffering dire humanitarian conditions.