Israel says 'last opportunity' for Gaza City residents to leave [View all]

Source: The Guardian

The Israeli military has issued what it said was its final warning for Gaza City residents to flee as it intensified its bombardment and offensive on Wednesday, while Hamas was reportedly considering requesting amendments to Donald Trump’s ceasefire ultimatum.

Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, said the warning was the last opportunity for people to move to southern Gaza as the military encircled the city. Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Wednesday that Israeli forces had killed at least 46 people, including 36 in Gaza City.

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Katz said: “This is the last opportunity for Gaza residents who wish to do so to move south and leave Hamas operatives isolated in Gaza City.” Those who remained “will be considered terrorists and terrorist supporters”, he said.

International humanitarian law experts have said evacuation orders amount to forced displacement and that civilians who remain in evacuated areas do not lose their protected status under international law.




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