Israel Issues New Evacuation Orders for Northern Gaza Residents Ahead of Military Operations

In a significant escalation, Israel's military has issued fresh evacuation orders for residents of northern Gaza, urging them to relocate south in anticipation of intensified military operations scheduled for Saturday. This directive adds to the tens of thousands of Palestinians already ordered to leave their homes in a previous wave of evacuation notices released on Monday.

The military's Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, emphasized the urgency of the situation, declaring the areas of Jabalya and Nazla, located north of Gaza City, as "dangerous combat zones." He insisted that residents must "evacuate the area immediately," recommending they move to the military's designated “humanitarian zone” in Al Mawasi. However, this area is already overwhelmed with refugees and has been subjected to repeated Israeli airstrikes, including a recent strike that resulted in the deaths of at least 19 people in September.

On Saturday morning, the Israeli military disseminated flyers throughout the region, warning inhabitants to “evacuate immediately.” However, despite these orders, numerous residents reported being unable to escape northern Gaza due to ongoing gunfire and airstrikes targeting evacuation routes. Eyewitness accounts and video evidence reveal that those attempting to flee the designated danger zones were shot at during their efforts.

According to a report from Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the precarious situation has left thousands trapped in northern Gaza, unable to respond to the military's evacuation mandates. Furthermore, the United Nations reported in July that approximately 90% of Gaza’s population has been internally displaced at least once, often due to a series of evacuation directives imposed across the territory.

The humanitarian crisis is deepening, as aid organizations have indicated that fresh rounds of evacuation orders further complicate the delivery of essential emergency supplies. The World Food Programme reported on Friday that no food has been allowed into northern Gaza since the beginning of October, placing around 1 million residents at risk of severe hunger.

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This article will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.