Israel orders full evacuation of Khan Yunis ahead of "unprecedented" attack
Israel has ordered the complete evacuation of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, in preparation for an "unprecedented" military offensive, according to official sources. Tensions are escalating.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ordered the complete evacuation of the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Monday night, in preparation for what authorities describe as an “unprecedented attack” against Hamas positions in the area.
According to Israeli military spokespersons, the objective is to “completely dismantle Hamas’s operational infrastructure” in the south of the enclave. The operation would include ground forces, air forces, and special units, in what is anticipated to be one of the largest offensives of the conflict to date.
“This is not another warning. It is the last. All civilians must evacuate immediately to Rafah or the safe areas designated by the IDF,” said military spokesperson Daniel Hagari.
The UN and humanitarian organizations have expressed deep concern about the situation, as Khan Younis is home to tens of thousands of internally displaced people who fled from other areas previously attacked in the north.
“There are no truly safe places in Gaza at this time. The evacuation orders exacerbate an already critical humanitarian emergency,” warned a spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
International Reactions
The announcement has generated immediate diplomatic reactions. Egypt and Qatar have requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, while the United States has reiterated its call to protect civilians.
Despite international pressure, Israel insists it will not halt the offensive until all remaining hostages are freed and Hamas's operational capacity is neutralized.
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