Israel Orders Mass Evacuation in Rafah Amid Intensified Military Operations

The Israeli military has issued widespread evacuation orders in Rafah, signaling the possibility of a large-scale ground offensive in the southernmost city of Gaza. The directive affects thousands of Palestinians already displaced by ongoing hostilities.

This latest move follows Israel’s decision to resume air and ground operations against Hamas after the collapse of a previous ceasefire agreement. The military has instructed civilians to relocate to Muwasi, a coastal area with overcrowded and under-resourced tent camps. The evacuation order coincides with Eid al-Fitr, a significant Muslim holiday, amplifying the hardships faced by residents.