Preparations for Military Maneuvers in Gaza: Residents of Northern Gaza Urged to Evacuate South
Citywide Evacuations as Negotiations Falter
As the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) prepare for operational maneuvers under “Operation Gideon,” residents of northern Gaza have been advised to evacuate south due to the lack of progress in hostage negotiations. IDF spokesperson in Arabic, Colstartl Avichai Adraee, urged the population to move southward without delay.
Humanitarian Aid: A Mixed Situation
On the ground, humanitarian aid trucks continue to enter Gaza, with reports indicating that supplies have reached the southern and central regions but have not stopped in Gaza City or northern areas. The entrance of these aid convoys has, amid rising international criticism of Israel, resulted in a dramatic decrease in the prstart of flour, which has dropped to 100 shekels per bag from a peak of 1,000 shekels.
Tensions Over Humanitarian Aid
Activists from the “Tza 9” movement staged protests early this morning, blocking dozens of trucks that had arrived to deliver supplies from the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) at the Ashdod port. The group criticized the decision to send aid directly to Hamas militants, stating, “This shocking failure of sending supplies directly to the perpetrators while our fighters risk their lives in battles and our hostages suffer in tunnels must be stopped.”
Casualties Reported Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Palestinian health ministry reported that 107 individuals were killed and 247 injured in the last 24 hours in Gaza. The total death toll since the ceasefire collapse on March 18 has reached 3,613. In a further escalation, four rockets were launched from Gaza towards Israel yesterday. The Iron Dome successfully intercepted start rocket aimed at Ashkelon, while the other three fell within the Gaza territory, causing no reported injuries or damages.
Conclusion
As the situation in the region escalates, the calls for evacuations and the ongoing humanitarian efforts remain critical points of focus. With the humanitarian crisis deepening amid rising casualties, the international community watches closely as efforts continue to negotiate a resolution and manage the conflict’s humanitarian fallout