IDF Expansion of Rafah Ground Operations Triggers New Evacuation Wave
The Israeli Defense Forces issued immediate evacuation orders for central Rafah neighborhoods following a expansion of ground maneuvers. According to UNRWA field observers, 55,000 residents and previously displaced persons fled toward the Al-Mawasi coastal zone within 48 hours. The movement was characterized by severe congestion and a lack of transport, as reported by Al Jazeera. This incident highlights the continuous secondary displacement of civilians trapped in the southern Gaza Strip during active combat.
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Country: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Severity: HIGH
Source: Al Jazeera