IDF Evacuation Order in Rafah Triggers Mass Movement
On March 10, 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) issued new evacuation orders for several neighborhoods in eastern Rafah, citing imminent ground operations. This order resulted in the immediate displacement of an estimated 45,000 Palestinians toward the Mawasi coastal strip. UNRWA officials confirmed the movement, highlighting the dire lack of shelter and sanitation facilities for the newly displaced populations in the designated safe zones as reported by Al Jazeera.
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Country: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Severity: HIGH
Source: Al Jazeera