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Israel Orders Forced Evacuations in Northern Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israel Orders Forced Evacuations in Northern Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israeli military issues evacuation orders as casualties rise and humanitarian conditions worsen in the Gaza Strip.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have issued a forced evacuation order to residents in parts of northern Gaza, specifically in the areas of Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahiya, and the neighborhoods of Sheikh Zayed, Al-Manshiya, and Tal Al-Zaatar.

This announcement was made by Avichay Adraee, an Arabic language spokesperson for the Israeli army, who described it as a 'final' warning before an imminent military operation.

Adraee urged civilians to immediately relocate west to known shelters in Gaza City for their safety.

This latest directive follows a sweeping evacuation order issued the previous day for the southern city of Rafah and areas of neighboring Khan Younis, marking the largest evacuation initiative since hostilities resumed last month when Israel launched extensive airstrikes following the breakdown of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

The IDF contends that these evacuation orders are intended to protect Palestinian civilians from Hamas militants, whom they accuse of exploiting civilian presence as human shields.

However, the United Nations has criticized the evacuation orders, stating they do not comply with international legal standards.

The UN highlighted concerns over Israel's failure to provide safe conditions for civilians forced to flee.

Reports indicate that many residents lack secure locations to seek refuge, as proven by previous airstrikes in designated humanitarian zones like al-Mawasi.

Humanitarian conditions in Gaza have severely deteriorated following the renewed violence.

According to the Gaza Health Ministry, over 50,399 Palestinians have been killed since hostilities escalated on October 7, with significant casualties among children.

UNICEF has reported that at least 322 children have died, and 609 have been injured since March 18, coinciding with the renewed assaults, illustrating the devastating impact of the conflict on the youngest population.

Aid organizations are sounding alarms about a looming humanitarian catastrophe, with officials from the Palestinian NGOs Network forecasting an imminent cycle of famine and starvation.

The World Food Programme announced that it would close all its bakeries in Gaza due to a lack of wheat flour supplies, exacerbated by ongoing blockades.

During the recent escalation, humanitarian aid has been critically restricted, leading to potential food shortages for Gaza's over two million residents.

As the situation continues to unfold, there have been reports of Israeli airstrikes outside Gaza, including an attack that resulted in multiple fatalities in Beirut, Lebanon.

Hezbollah lawmakers have condemned this escalation, calling it a 'major and severe aggression'.

Calls for international intervention to address the crisis have intensified, with advocacy for the lifting of the blockade and ensuring humanitarian aid can reach those in need.

The actions of various governments continue to be scrutinized, with UK officials expressing opposition to the expansion of Israeli settlements during parliamentary sessions and facing questions regarding their response to the ongoing violence.
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