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Many in Gaza City Ignore Israel’s Calls to Leave
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What's happening?
Israel issued evacuation orders to Gaza City residents on July 10, with leaflets instructing them to move south to safer areas amid ongoing military operations.
Why does this matter?
The IDF's operations in Gaza aim to neutralize "terror tunnels" and involve intense combat. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with forced displacement and civilian casualties reported.
What's the international response?
The U.S., Qatar, and Egypt are advocating for a truce, recognizing the challenges in eradicating Hamas. The international community is pushing for a peaceful resolution, though significant gaps remain in negotiations.
Israel's military has issued an urgent evacuation order for Gaza City residents, directing them to move south via designated "safe corridors" to areas in Deir al-Balah and al-Zawaida. This move accompanies intensified Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operations targeting "terror tunnels" and engaging in close-range battles in Shejaiya. Despite significant progress reported by the IDF, many residents remain hesitant to leave, describing the area as already destroyed.
The evacuation order has faced criticism from the Gaza Ministry of National Security and organizations like Doctors Without Borders, which have condemned the directive as psychological coercion. The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with reports of forced displacement and civilian casualties. Aid organizations have documented instances of Israeli forces targeting civilians waiting for assistance.
Internationally, efforts to negotiate a cease-fire are ongoing, with the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt leading the push for a truce. Israel's escalated operations are seen as a tactic to pressure Hamas amid these negotiations. Regional tensions are further heightened by attacks from Iranian-backed militias, including Hezbollah, from southern Lebanon into northern Israel. While the U.S. expresses cautious optimism about peace talks, significant challenges remain.
