Forced Evacuation of Eastern Deir al Balah
Hundreds of families were forcibly displaced from areas in eastern Deir al Balah after receiving evacuation orders via phone calls identifying as Israeli forces, while Palestinian militia forces also ordered civilians out of shelters. The UN reported families moving to other parts of Gaza amid persistent attacks. Under IDMC rules for localized evacuations, an estimated 2,000 people were displaced.
Date: May 13, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: humanitarian
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 2,000
Source: UN OCHA