Israel has ordered the evacuation of Gaza City, as its forces prepare to seize the northern part of the Gaza Strip. While Israeli officials claim 100,000 have left, hundreds of thousands remain defiant, unwilling or unable to relocate due to lack of resources and safety concerns. Israel is establishing new aid sites south of Gaza, but aid organizations deem the mass evacuation plan unfeasible and overcrowded. The situation is fraught with tension, as Hamas fighters employ insurgency tactics, while Israeli leaders face domestic pressure regarding hostages. The operation mirrors the previous destruction of Rafah, raising concerns about the potential devastation and civilian casualties.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.