Tel Aviv: In the latest development in the Israel-Hamas war, the 162nd, 98th, and 36th divisions of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) entered Gaza City and started their operation against the extremist group. Notably, Gaza is the stronghold of Hamas. Meanwhile, over 550,000 people have been forced to leave Gaza City and move south amid the military operations. The IDF has recognized efforts by Hamas terrorists to obstruct the movement of civilians toward the south, which violates international law, while inhumanely using the civilian population as human shields.

IDF Launched Operation To Warn Gaza Citizens

In recent weeks, the IDF, led by the Southern Command, has begun a broad operation to warn the Gaza population in order to protect them from the fighting zones using a variety of operational tools, including distributing voice messages, dropping leaflets, sending text messages, and making phone calls.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Israel Defence Forces’ 162nd, 98th, and 36th divisions entered Gaza City to target Hamas
• Over 550,000 civilians have fled south amid military operations.
• IDF accused Hamas of obstructing civilian movement and using the population as human shields.
• The IDF launched a broad operation to warn Gaza residents.
• Civilians were urged to follow official instructions and move to humanitarian zones.

IDF Urged Gazans To Follow Official Instructions

The IDF also informed Gazans of the humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis and said it is “leading a broad effort to adapt the humanitarian infrastructure in the southern Gaza Strip, including expanding field hospitals, repairing and connecting water lines and desalination plants, along with continuing the ongoing supply of food, tents, medicine and medical equipment to the zone.”

The IDF called on civilians in the Gaza Strip to follow official instructions for their safety and to avoid staying in areas that have been designated as dangerous.

(with agency inputs)