Amid escalating tensions, IDF issues evacuation warning to residents of Palestinian city
Residents given until 5 pm to evacuate
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning to civilians in the Palestinian city of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. The warning, issued on Tuesday afternoon, gave residents until 5 pm to leave their homes.
The evacuation warning comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza. The IDF has accused Hamas of firing rockets into Israel, and has carried out airstrikes in response. The violence has raised fears of a wider conflict.
The IDF said in a statement that the evacuation warning was issued in order to protect the lives of civilians. The statement said that the IDF will continue to take all necessary measures to prevent Hamas from harming Israeli civilians.
The evacuation warning has caused panic and confusion among residents of Rafah. Many residents are unsure where to go, and fear for their safety. Some residents have fled to neighboring Egypt, while others have sought shelter in UN-run schools.
Kind regards E. Thompson.