Israel army says about 1,00,000 people being evacuated from east Rafah ahead of expected assault

Israeli army evacuates 100,000 from eastern Rafah for a potential ground attack in southern Gaza. Civilians urged to move safely amid Israeli air strikes targeting areas with Palestinian shelters and recent Hamas rocket attacks. The military said that posters, text messages, phone calls, and media announcements will be used to "encourage... the gradual movement of civilians in the specified areas".

May 6, 2024 - 15:30
Israel army says about 1,00,000 people being evacuated from east Rafah ahead of expected assault
Israeli army evacuates 100,000 from eastern Rafah for a potential ground attack in southern Gaza. Civilians urged to move safely amid Israeli air strikes targeting areas with Palestinian shelters and recent Hamas rocket attacks. The military said that posters, text messages, phone calls, and media announcements will be used to "encourage... the gradual movement of civilians in the specified areas".