Israel’s armed forces have issued a cautionary notice to approximately 1.1 million individuals residing in the northern region of Gaza, advising them to vacate their residences.
This advisory comes as Israel shows indications of escalating its counter-strike against Hamas, subsequent to the terrorist acts carried out by the group on October 7, which resulted in the loss of 1,300 lives.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening, with grave concerns about the possibility of famine and people facing the threat of starving. According to the health ministry of Palestine, the death toll in Gaza has reached a minimum of 1,900 individuals.
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Friday that they conducted targeted operations in Gaza to eliminate the terrorist danger and attempt to locate individuals who were taken hostage. This comes as residents of Gaza prepare for the possibility of a comprehensive ground operation.
A government official confirmed that the US State Department has successfully arranged the initial flight to Athens, Greece, as part of its efforts to evacuate American citizens from Israel.
Lastly, there are future flights scheduled for the upcoming days. This is a guide on how to support humanitarian initiatives in Israel and Gaza.