Israeli military issued a thorough evacuation order against the Southern Gaza Strip on Monday, indicating that it could restart intensive attacks in the area.
During the Eid holiday, the order heralded the hardships brought to the Palestinians at the southernmost Rafah, which was attacked by war between Israel and Hamas. The city endured a period of being overwhelmed by displaced people and was declining by evacuation orders. The war began again two weeks ago after a month-long ceasefire collapsed.
In the past, the Israeli military ordered evacuation before air strikes and ground exercises, indicating that it was targeted at Hamas.
Avicay Adraee, an Arabic spokesman for the Israeli military, released a map of affected areas in a social media account on Monday, including parts of Rafa and neighboring Khan Younis. He said Palestinians had to move to shelters in the northern coastal areas.
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This month, Mr Adraee announced a evacuation order for certain community in Rafah, and the map he released again on Monday included those orders.
It is not clear how many people are still in Rafa when Mr. Adrey published his position and how many intend to follow his instructions. Thousands of people lived there before the war, and the blockbusters of the city were reduced to rubble.
Over the past two weeks, Mr. Adere has issued evacuation orders for other parts of Gaza, but many residents of these areas seem to have overlooked them.
Palestinians in Gaza have been repeatedly replaced by battle since the beginning of the war against Israel’s Hamas-led in October 2023 – a tragic experience that forced many to live in crowded temporary shelters next to strangers.
The Israeli military resumed its attack on Hamas on March 18 after Israel and Hamas failed to reach an agreement to extend the ceasefire that began in January.
Israel and Hamas have been talking to mediators about potential agreements to resume the ceasefire, but have not yet made a breakthrough.
Photos posted on social media show a series of people running away from Rafa on foot while carrying a bag of items.
Hazem Haniyeh, an official based in the office of the Independent Human Rights Commission of Gaza, said the displacement of Rafah is particularly challenging for people who are still looking for new accommodation.
“This decision has exacerbated the suffering of the people,” he said, adding that some people, especially those with disabilities, are working to leave the city.
The cost of riding in the north is untouchable for many families due to fuel shortages.
Rafah resident Wafa Abu Duba, 43, said she is used to living at home with her mother, sister and children, but now she doesn’t know where to go.
“Our life is broken,” she said, adding, “Where am I going with the kids now? We have no food, no money, no necessities to survive.” “Who will help us? Where can we find food and money?”
Ms. Abu Duba was frustrated by the Israeli military’s continued offensive in Gaza, but she also accused Hamas of attacking Israel on October 7, 2023 on the excuse of launching a war.
“May God avenge Hamas,” she said.
