Israeli military orders ‘all residents’ of Gaza City to evacuate immediatelypublished at 07:38 British Summer Time
Image source, ReutersIsrael’s military is ordering “all residents” of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of a new
offensive, after Israel warned it would step up its military
attacks in the strip if Hamas does not
free the last hostages it holds.
In a post on X, IDF Arabic-language spokesman says that it will act with “great force” in Gaza City and warned residents to leave.
“The defence forces are determined to defeat Hamas and will act with great force in the Gaza City area,” Avichay Adraee writes.
It comes after Israel’s security cabinet last month approved a plan to take control of the city, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians reside.
We’re going to be bringing you the latest on this development, as well as other updates from across the region – stick with us.