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Israel orders Khan Younis evacuation ahead of 'unprecedented attack' | Israel orders Khan Younis evacuation ahead of 'unprecedented attack' |
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has ordered residents of Khan Younis to evacuate as it prepares to launch an "unprecedented attack". | The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has ordered residents of Khan Younis to evacuate as it prepares to launch an "unprecedented attack". |
People were ordered to move towards al-Mawasi in the west of the strip, in one of the largest evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military in recent months. | People were ordered to move towards al-Mawasi in the west of the strip, in one of the largest evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military in recent months. |
An Arabic statement shared by IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee said the area "will be considered a dangerous combat zone", adding: "Terrorist organizations have brought you disaster. For your safety, evacuate immediately." | An Arabic statement shared by IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee said the area "will be considered a dangerous combat zone", adding: "Terrorist organizations have brought you disaster. For your safety, evacuate immediately." |
The IDF launched a major new Gaza offensive on Saturday named Operation Gideon's Chariots. Hospitals have said more than 100 people have been killed in the last 24 hours. | The IDF launched a major new Gaza offensive on Saturday named Operation Gideon's Chariots. Hospitals have said more than 100 people have been killed in the last 24 hours. |
One woman from Khan Younis told BBC News that the new evacuation order - which also covers the areas of Bani Suhaila and Abasan - was her "worst nightmare". | One woman from Khan Younis told BBC News that the new evacuation order - which also covers the areas of Bani Suhaila and Abasan - was her "worst nightmare". |
Another woman, who is already living under an evacuation order in central Gaza, said she would not move "because there is no place to go". | Another woman, who is already living under an evacuation order in central Gaza, said she would not move "because there is no place to go". |
The IDF said its aim was to "destroy the capabilities of terrorist organizations in this area". | The IDF said its aim was to "destroy the capabilities of terrorist organizations in this area". |
Earlier on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would "take control" of the whole of Gaza. | Earlier on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would "take control" of the whole of Gaza. |
In a video posted on social media, he said: "We are engaged in massive fighting - intense and substantial - and there is progress. | In a video posted on social media, he said: "We are engaged in massive fighting - intense and substantial - and there is progress. |
"We are going to take control of all areas of the Strip, that's what we're going to do." | "We are going to take control of all areas of the Strip, that's what we're going to do." |
The IDF said it had struck 160 targets across the strip in the last 24 hours. | The IDF said it had struck 160 targets across the strip in the last 24 hours. |
A warehouse containing medical supplies at the Nasser Hospital was hit by an Israeli strike overnight, Gaza's Hamas-run ministry of health reported. | A warehouse containing medical supplies at the Nasser Hospital was hit by an Israeli strike overnight, Gaza's Hamas-run ministry of health reported. |
British charity Medical Aid for Palestinians said the strike happened "as Palestinians who were killed and wounded from other attacks were being brought to the hospital". | British charity Medical Aid for Palestinians said the strike happened "as Palestinians who were killed and wounded from other attacks were being brought to the hospital". |
"We are just seeing all our work being burned to ashes," a spokesman for the charity said. | "We are just seeing all our work being burned to ashes," a spokesman for the charity said. |
Separately, Palestinian media reported that Israeli special forces troops dressed in women's clothing had entered a Khan Younis home undercover and killed one man on Monday morning, before arresting his wife and child. | Separately, Palestinian media reported that Israeli special forces troops dressed in women's clothing had entered a Khan Younis home undercover and killed one man on Monday morning, before arresting his wife and child. |
Israeli media named him as Ahmad Sarhan, and reported he was a senior member of the military wing of the Popular Resistance Committees - a Palestinian militant group aligned with Hamas. | Israeli media named him as Ahmad Sarhan, and reported he was a senior member of the military wing of the Popular Resistance Committees - a Palestinian militant group aligned with Hamas. |
The IDF has previously said the expanded Gaza operations are aimed at "achieving all the war's objectives", including releasing hostages and "the defeat of Hamas". | The IDF has previously said the expanded Gaza operations are aimed at "achieving all the war's objectives", including releasing hostages and "the defeat of Hamas". |
But a group representing many of the hostage's families said the operation posed "grave and escalating dangers" to hostages still held in Gaza. | But a group representing many of the hostage's families said the operation posed "grave and escalating dangers" to hostages still held in Gaza. |
"Testimonies from released hostages describe significantly worsened treatment following military strikes, including physical abuse, restraint and reduced food," the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said. | "Testimonies from released hostages describe significantly worsened treatment following military strikes, including physical abuse, restraint and reduced food," the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said. |
On Sunday, Israel announced it would allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza to ensure that "no starvation crisis develops" after blockading the territory for 10 weeks. | On Sunday, Israel announced it would allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza to ensure that "no starvation crisis develops" after blockading the territory for 10 weeks. |
The war was triggered by the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, which saw about 1,200 people killed and 251 taken hostage. | The war was triggered by the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, which saw about 1,200 people killed and 251 taken hostage. |
Some 58 hostages remain in Gaza, up to 23 of whom are believed to be alive. | Some 58 hostages remain in Gaza, up to 23 of whom are believed to be alive. |
More than 53,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's military campaign in Gaza. | More than 53,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's military campaign in Gaza. |
Additional reporting by Malak Hassouneh |