City of Gaza being vacated by Israelian authorities, with Netanyahu proposing this move as a precursor to further actions, declaring, 'this is just the start.'
Israel has ordered a complete evacuation of Gaza City, home to around a million Palestinians, as it prepares for a military takeover. The evacuation, announced by Avichay Adraee, the military's Arabic spokesperson, comes ahead of an intensified ground operation in Gaza City.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are determined to defeat Hamas and will operate in the Gaza City area with great force. The military has already expanded its operations to take over and occupy 40% of Gaza City.
Residents are advised to evacuate immediately via the Rashid axis toward the humanitarian zone in Al-Mawasi. The United States and Israel plan to expand the number of aid distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation from four to 16.
However, some Gaza City residents prefer to stay in their homes rather than be displaced again. This decision is understandable, given the displacement and hardship many Palestinians have faced in the past.
The goal is to deliver 100,000 tents within three weeks. As of now, only 3,000 tents have entered the entire Gaza enclave. The IDF is working to ensure that the necessary aid is delivered to those who need it.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City on Monday. Leaflets carrying the evacuation message and a map were dropped across northern Gaza. Netanyahu said, "this is only the beginning of the intensified ground maneuver in Gaza City."
As of Wednesday, only 70,000 Palestinians have evacuated Gaza City, making up less than 10% of the city's roughly one million residents. The military has been targeting high-rise towers in Gaza City in recent days, causing concern and uncertainty among the remaining residents.
The military intensified airstrikes on the urban area hours before the evacuation order was issued. The situation remains tense, and it is crucial for all parties to prioritize the safety and well-being of civilians.
The organization that announced expanding the number of aid distribution points from four to sixteen in cooperation with Israel is the Israeli military/army, which plans the new centers to be operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in southern Gaza while closing one existing center near Rafah.
This is a developing situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. It is essential that all parties involved prioritise peace, stability, and the well-being of the people of Gaza City.
