Israeli Forces Issue Additional Evacuation Order in Eastern Rafah, Southernmost Area

On the 11th (local time), the Israeli military issued an additional evacuation order for the eastern area of Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip, considered the last stronghold of Hamas.

Lieutenant Colonel Avihai Adrai, the Israeli military's Arabic spokesperson, announced via social media platform X that an additional evacuation order has been issued for other areas in eastern Rafah.

Spokesperson Adrai explained that Hamas terrorist activities and hideouts have been discovered in this area over the past few weeks. He ordered civilians to evacuate to the expanded humanitarian zone in Al-Mawasi near the coast.

Earlier, on the 6th, the Israeli military issued the first evacuation order for eastern Rafah and then conducted airstrikes. They also took control of the main roads in the area.

The Israeli military stated that by the 9th, 150,000 refugees had evacuated following the initial evacuation order.

Israel holds the position that since Hamas leadership, remnants, and hostages are in Rafah, it cannot achieve its war objectives of eradicating Hamas and rescuing hostages without attacking this area.

However, the international community, including the United States, is urging Israel against this, warning that if urban warfare intensifies in Rafah, where about 1.4 million refugees have gathered, massive civilian casualties are expected.

In particular, the United States has pressured Israel by threatening to halt weapons supplies if Israel attacks Rafah. Nevertheless, Israel plans to proceed with the operation to enter Rafah regardless.

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