Israeli Military Orders Evacuation of Gaza Strip by 1 PM on the 15th (Comprehensive)

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Communicate via Social Media X
Israel Claims "Hamas Prevents Civilians from Evacuating"
Hamas Calls Israel's Evacuation Warnings Fake Propaganda

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), preparing to deploy ground troops in the Gaza Strip, have instructed Gaza residents to evacuate by 1 p.m. on the 15th (7 p.m. Korean time).

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On the same day, the IDF stated on social media platform X, "We previously urged residents of Gaza City and northern Gaza Strip to move south for their safety," adding, "The IDF will not conduct any operations along the evacuation routes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m." They continued, "We hope you take this opportunity to move from the north to the south of the Gaza Strip during this time," emphasizing, "Your safety and that of your family is important." The IDF asserted, "Follow our instructions and head south. Hamas has already secured the safety of their members and families."

The Israeli military also warned the previous day that a six-hour "window for evacuation" would be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Korean time).

Regarding this, Israeli military spokesperson Colonel Daniel Hagari claimed on X, "According to our request, tens of thousands of Palestinian residents have moved from northern Gaza to the south, but Hamas is trying to prevent residents from evacuating." He added, "We are collecting and will disclose evidence that Hamas is actively blocking residents' movement south."

The IDF also released a transcript of a conversation between an intelligence officer from Unit 504 and a resident of Jabalia in northern Gaza. In the transcript, the resident said that Hamas confiscated personal belongings and car keys from people in shelters. Colonel Hagari emphasized, "This is further evidence that the terrorist organization Hamas is actively obstructing residents' evacuation and movement."

Hamas has dismissed the IDF's evacuation warnings in the Gaza Strip as "fake propaganda."

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