As tensions escalate in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military has issued a sweeping directive for all Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City, calling it a “dangerous combat zone.” Leaflets were dropped over the city urging civilians to flee south along designated routes, causing fear and panic among the hundreds of thousands still residing in northern Gaza.
The United Nations expressed concern about the impact this evacuation order will have on Palestinian families, while the World Food Program warned of the unpredictable and volatile situation hindering their operations in Gaza City. With most of Gaza’s population already displaced and “safe zones” becoming overcrowded, there is limited space for new arrivals.
Despite the directive, many residents like 39-year-old Anhar Sakik are choosing to stay put, citing the uncertainty of where is truly safe. The Hamas-run Interior Ministry advised people to stay close to their residences if in danger, as only a few families were seen fleeing along the south route.
As the situation intensifies, reports of heavy bombardment, detained ambulances, and civilian casualties continue to surface, highlighting the dire circumstances faced by the people of Gaza. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on this unfolding crisis.
