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Israel Orders Gaza City Evacuation to Southern 'Humanitarian Zone' as Offensive Intensifies

The move signals a push to seize the city as UN monitors warn of famine.

Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli army airstrike on a high-rise building in Gaza City, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, after the Israeli army issued a prior warning. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun)
Palestinians run for cover during an Israeli airstrike on a high-rise building in Gaza City, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, after the Israeli army issued a prior warning. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun)
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Displaced Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza carry their belongings in a car along the coastal road toward southern Gaza, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Overview

  • IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee urged civilians to relocate from Gaza City to Al-Mawasi in Khan Younis, describing it as a humanitarian zone with field hospitals, water pipelines and aid supplies.
  • The military says it now controls about 40% of Gaza City and roughly 75% of the Gaza Strip, with forces operating within a few kilometres of the city centre.
  • Israeli strikes destroyed high-rise buildings in Gaza City on Friday and Saturday; the IDF alleged Hamas use without offering evidence, while managers and residents said the towers sheltered displaced families.
  • Gaza health authorities reported at least 23 Palestinians killed on Saturday, including 13 in Gaza City, following weeks of heavy bombardment and ground advances.
  • Hamas released a video of two Israeli hostages as President Donald Trump said the U.S. is in "very deep" negotiations; Israel maintains operations will intensify until all hostages are freed and Hamas disarms, while Egypt called claims of voluntary displacement "nonsense" and the UN-backed monitor has confirmed famine.