According to the UN, Israel has instructed everyone in north Gaza to move to the south within the next 24 hours.

Nearly 1.1 million people, or roughly half of the population of the Gaza Strip, will be impacted by the area, which includes densely populated Gaza City.

According to the UN, it is "impossible for such a movement to take place without devastating humanitarian consequences" and it has urged Israel to revoke evacuation orders.

The warning comes as Israel prepares to invade Gaza on the ground to destroy the Palestinian organization Hamas.


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According to the IDF, Hamas operatives conceal themselves in buildings used by citizens and underground tunnels beneath the city.

Residents were urged to leave the city to protect themselves and their families. They were also told to keep away from Hamas terrorists using them as human shields.

In a statement addressed to Gaza City, the primary urban center of the Gaza Strip, officials said, "You will be able to return to Gaza City only when another announcement permitting it is made."

"In the following days, the IDF will continue to operate significantly in Gaza City and make extensive efforts to avoid harming civilians," it stated.

During the devastating strikes on Israel over the weekend that left 1,300 people dead, Hamas kidnapped at least 150 individuals and transported them into Gaza.


Palestinian health officials report that more than 1,400 Palestinians have died in Gaza since Israel began its airstrikes in retaliation.

The attack coincides with a complete blockade. Israel claims the limitations won't be lifted unless Hamas releases every hostage.

With food and water swiftly running out and 50,000 pregnant women unable to obtain basic care, aid organizations claim Gaza is in a "dire" scenario.