Israeli forces have attacked Rafah in the past 24 hours, resulting in the martyrdom of 22 more Palestinians, while also issuing orders for civilians to evacuate Rafah.
According to Arab media, Israeli forces targeted more than 5 residential buildings, resulting in the martyrdom of 22 individuals.
Israeli attacks on Rafah reportedly came after three Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack by Palestinian resistance group Hamas.
On the other hand, Arab media reports that Israeli forces have issued immediate evacuation orders for civilians seeking shelter in Rafah, prompting residents to begin evacuating from eastern Rafah.
Fearing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, around 1.5 million Palestinian citizens have sought refuge in Rafah.
The Israeli military spokesperson stated that people present in eastern Rafah should move to temporary camps set up by the Israeli forces in Khan Yunis and Al-Mawasi town.
The spokesperson added that they are evacuating around 100,000 people from eastern Rafah ahead of an anticipated ground operation.
It’s worth noting that international concern has already been raised regarding the potential devastating consequences of Israeli ground operations in Rafah.
Furthermore, Israel has shut down Qatar’s media outlet Al Jazeera TV, confiscating its equipment and blocking its website after Israeli authorities halted Al Jazeera TV broadcasts.