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Israel has urgently requested the United Nations to evacuate the Northern Gaza Strip within 24 hours due to a major attack by Hamas. This defensive response showcases the country’s determination to protect its citizens.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reassured the Israeli public that the government fully supports this decision, indicating a unified stance among Israel’s political leadership.
Netanyahu has pledged to utilize the full strength of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to dismantle Hamas’s capabilities. He declared, “We will destroy them and forcefully avenge this dark day that they have inflicted on Israel and its citizens.”
The Prime Minister has also directly urged the residents of Gaza to leave immediately, as the IDF will be conducting operations throughout the area.
Important message: We call on civilians in Northern Gaza to evacuate the area and head towards the southern area of the Gaza Strip.
Our fight is not with them.
It is with the barbaric Hamas terrorist organization and we are trying to prevent civilian casualties and to keep… pic.twitter.com/rrlMKFL4jo
— Israel ישראל 🇮🇱 (@Israel) October 13, 2023
The IDF has launched “Operation Swords of Iron,” a military campaign aimed at retaliating against Hamas and safeguarding Israeli citizens from further harm. This operation involves coordinated efforts from the IDF’s ground, air, and naval forces who are currently removing terrorists from communities.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has announced a “complete siege” on Gaza, which includes a prohibition on the entry of food, water, electricity, and fuel. This action is seen as Israel’s response to Hamas’s recent major attack. Over one million Palestinians residing in north Gaza have been advised to relocate to the southern part of the Gaza Strip within the next 24 hours.
The IDF’s urgent notification aims to minimize civilian casualties during military operations. According to the IDF, Hamas deliberately conceals military targets within residential and civilian areas, using children as human shields. They have even utilized a school, in close proximity to civilian buildings, including a hospital, to hide a terror tunnel.
WATCH: Residents of Gaza Are Fleeing Following the IDF’s Warnings to Evacuate to The South.
Hamas is going down for real. There is NO going back from this. pic.twitter.com/yNFhfwZJI3
— Adam Albilya – אדם אלביליה (@AdamAlbilya) October 13, 2023
The Israeli military has conducted extensive airstrikes in Gaza since the attack by Hamas. The sudden evacuation warning from Israeli authorities may precede an imminent ground operation by the IDF. The IDF has called for all civilians in Gaza City to move southwards from their homes for their own safety.
Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson for the United Nations, has confirmed the receipt of the warning and expressed concerns about the potential humanitarian consequences of such a large-scale evacuation. Dujarric appealed for the order to be rescinded, warning that it could escalate the already tragic situation to a catastrophic one.
Israel’s decisive actions against Hamas reflect its commitment to safeguard its citizens and restore peace. The country’s leadership remains united in their determination to neutralize the threat posed by Hamas while taking measures to minimize civilian casualties.
This article appeared in Conservative Cardinal and has been published here with permission.
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