The Evacuation of Gaza City Continues: Over 550,000 Residents Evacuated From Gaza City - the IDF Is Enhancing Its Operation in Multiple Areas Simultaneously

So far, more than 550,000 civilians have left Gaza City and moved southward. At the same time, the 162nd, 98th, and 36th Divisions have completed their entry into Gaza City and begun operating in Hamas’ strongholds within the city.

As part of the Hamas terrorist organization’s modus operandi, the IDF identified attempts to prevent civilians from moving south, which is in violation of international law, while exploiting the civilian population as human shields for terrorist activity.

In recent weeks, the IDF, led by the Southern Command, launched a wide-scale operation to warn the civilian population for their safety, to distance them from areas of combat through a range of operational tools, including voice messages, leaflet drops, text messages, and phone calls. The IDF has also announced the humanitarian area in Khan Yunis and is leading an extensive effort to adapt humanitarian infrastructure in southern Gaza, including expanding field hospitals, repairing and connecting water pipelines and desalination facilities, as well as a continued supply of food, tents, medicine, and medical equipment to the area.

The IDF urges Gazan civilians to follow the official instructions for their safety and to avoid remaining in areas designated as dangerous.