Israeli military attacks on Gaza oveOn Saturday, the Israeli military issued further evacuation orders for two areas on the northern edge of Gaza City, which is also located in the north of the enclave, citing the area as a “dangerous combat zone

Military raids on Gaza killed at least 29 Palestinians overnight, medics reported Saturday, as forces pushed farther into the Jabalia neighbourhood, where international relief groups believe thousands of civilians are stranded. Residents reported that Israeli soldiers continued to bombard Jabalia, the enclave’s main refugee camp, from the air and ground.

In a statement, Gaza’s Hamas-run interior ministry encouraged Palestinians not to relocate within the enclave’s northern parts and to avoid moving south “where the occupation is conducting continued bombing and killing every day in the areas it claims to be safe”. The Israeli military said it had been fighting against Hamas members who were utilizing civilian facilities, and that explicit evacuation instructions had been provided in recent days to places including the Kamal Adwan Hospital. It said an evacuation convoy carrying patients from the hospital to Gaza City arrived on Saturday with fuel for the facility. In recent days, the military has reported that forces operations in Jabalia and neighbouring regions killed scores of militants and found weapons.

In a statement, Gaza’s Hamas-run interior ministry urged Palestinians not to relocate within the enclave’s northern regions and to avoid relocating south, “where the occupation is continuing to bomb and kill every day in the areas it claims to be safe.” The Israeli military said it was fighting Hamas members who were using civilian facilities, and that clear evacuation orders had been issued in recent days to places such as the Kamal Adwan Hospital. It stated that an evacuation convoy transporting patients from the hospital to Gaza City

The operation in this area began a week ago, with the military stating that it wanted to combat militants carrying out assaults and prevent Hamas from regrouping. Hamas denies that its forces intentionally utilize civilian areas as bases. Palestinian health experts estimate that over 150 individuals were killed in Jabalia during the last week. SHORTAGES Palestinian and UN officials claim there are no safe zones in Gaza. They have also expressed alarm about serious food, fuel, and medical supply shortages in northern Gaza, citing the potential of starvation. Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, aimed at destroying the Islamist group Hamas, has killed over 42,000 Palestinians since it began a year ago, according to Gaza’s health ministry.

The operation in this area began a week ago, with the military declaring that its goal was to confront militants carrying out attacks and prevent Hamas from regrouping. Hamas denies that its forces purposely use civilian areas as bases. Palestinian health officials estimate that around 150 people were killed in Jabalia in the last week. SHORTAGES Palestinian and UN officials assert that there are no safe zones in Gaza. They have also raised concerns about severe food, fuel, and medical supply shortages in northern Gaza, raising the risk of hunger. Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, which aims to eradicate the Islamist party Hamas, has killed over 42,000 Palestinians since it began a year ago, according to the Gaza health ministry.