Israeli Army Launches Major Operation East of Khan Younis and Orders Evacuation

On Monday, the Israeli army ordered residents of Gaza to evacuate the eastern parts of Khan Younis, stating it would "act forcefully" against renewed rocket fire and militant activities from the area designated as a humanitarian zone. The army indicated it would adjust the boundaries of the humanitarian area to keep civilians away from combat zones. The evacuation of the eastern part of the area in Khan Younis is planned, with the Israeli army warning that "staying in this area has become dangerous," according to the Times of Israel. According to the Israeli military, the early warning aims to reduce harm to civilians. The Israel Defense Forces stated that it is about to take strong measures against terrorist organizations and thus calls on the remaining residents in the eastern neighborhoods of Khan Younis to calm down.