IDF issues localized evacuation order in Deir al-Balah
On April 21, 2026, the IDF issued urgent leaflets and digital warnings ordering civilians to clear a three-block radius in Deir al-Balah ahead of targeted ground operations. Approximately 6,500 people packed their belongings and fled toward Al-Mawasi.
Date: April 21, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: humanitarian
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 6,500
Source: Al Jazeera