In the midst of escalating tensions between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Palestinian group Hamas, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adrai has called on residents of Khan Yunis, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, to evacuate to the nearby town of Rafah, located on the border with Egypt. Adrai made this announcement on his social media page, X (formerly known as Twitter).
“For the safety of the residents in the neighborhoods of Al-Mahatta, Al-Katiba, Hamad, As-Satar, Bani Suheila, and Maan, we urge you to relocate to well-known shelters for displaced persons in the areas of Al-Fukhari, Ash-Shabura, Az-Zuhur, and Tal As-Sultan,” Adrai wrote.
According to The Times of Israel, the IDF has suffered a total of 398 casualties in its military operations against Hamas. Since the start of the ground offensive in the Palestinian enclave, the IDF has lost 72 soldiers.
On December 1st, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was revoked in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant stated that the operation in Gaza would continue for at least two more months after a brief period of calm.
The situation in Gaza remains tense as the conflict between the IDF and Hamas shows no signs of abating. The call for evacuation from Israeli authorities highlights the serious threat faced by residents in the affected areas. As the international community closely watches the developments in the region, concerns about the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict continue to grow.
