Israel Expands Military Assault in Gaza, Warns Civilians to Evacuate
Over 15,000 Killed and 80% of Gaza's Residents Displaced Amid Ongoing Conflict
- Israel has expanded its military assault against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, with armored vehicles moving closer to its main city and strikes hitting urban areas.
- Israeli forces have warned civilians to evacuate parts of Khan Younis, southern Gaza’s largest city, and to move to places farther south, including Rafah, on the Egyptian border.
- The Israeli military has not confirmed a ground invasion of the south, although it has been signaling one for days and warning civilians in several areas to evacuate.
- Hamas has held back women hostages, likely to prevent them from sharing their experiences in captivity, according to a State Department spokesperson.
- More than 15,000 people have been killed since Israeli forces began their retaliatory strikes, according to Gazan health officials, and the war has displaced nearly 80 percent of Gaza’s residents.












































































