IDF issues evacuation orders for eastern Rafah neighborhoods
The Israeli Defense Forces issued immediate evacuation orders for eastern Rafah ahead of a ground operation, according to Reuters. At least 80,000 Palestinians were newly displaced by this specific order, moving towards the expanded humanitarian zone in Al-Mawasi. The mass civilian flight severely strained local infrastructure, as families scrambled to find shelter and essential supplies amidst continuous artillery fire in the surrounding border regions.
Date: May 7, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Displaced: 80,000
Source: Reuters