Israel's military has issued additional evacuation orders to residents of northern Gaza as part of planned military operations set to take place on Saturday. This comes after tens of thousands of Palestinians were already instructed to leave earlier in the week.
The military has stated that it will be conducting operations with significant force in the areas of Jabalia and Nazla, located north of Gaza City. These operations are expected to continue for an extended period, according to the military's Arabic-language spokesperson.
Residents in the affected areas have been urged to evacuate immediately, as the region is deemed a dangerous combat zone. They have been directed to move south to the military's designated 'humanitarian zone' in Al Mawasi, a coastal area that is already overcrowded with refugees.
Despite the evacuation orders, reports indicate that many residents are unable to leave due to ongoing gunfire and strikes along the evacuation routes. In fact, Palestinians attempting to flee the designated areas have reportedly been shot at.
The United Nations reported earlier that a significant portion of Gaza's population has been internally displaced, with many individuals having to move multiple times due to repeated evacuation orders across the territory.
Furthermore, aid organizations have expressed concerns about the impact of these evacuation orders on the delivery of emergency rations. The World Food Programme has warned that no food has entered northern Gaza since the beginning of October, putting approximately 1 million people at risk of food insecurity.
These developments highlight the challenging humanitarian situation in Gaza and the urgent need for coordinated efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected population.
