‘Israeli’ army demands evacuation of medical officials, aid groups in northern Gaza

The 'Israeli' army announced on Thursday that it has begun issuing warning calls to medical personnel and international organizations in northern Gaza to prepare for the possible evacuation of Gaza City residents to the southern part of the Strip.

According to an official statement, 'Israeli' military officers informed officials in the health sector and international organizations earlier this week to coordinate the transfer of civilians from north to south Gaza.

Capt. Ella, an army spokesperson, shared a recording on X of a phone call between the IOF Gaza Coordination and Liaison officer and a senior health official in northern Gaza.

In the call, the officer informed the official of a potential 'Israeli' entry into Gaza City and requested full preparations for the evacuation, emphasizing the need to move patients and medical resources south.

Intense strikes

'Israeli' forces carried out heavy strikes on Gaza City and surrounding areas over the past hours, following the army’s announcement of preliminary operations to take control of the city.

On Wednesday, 'Israel' approved a military plan to seize Gaza City and called up 60,000 reservists, raising concerns about a worsening humanitarian crisis affecting over two million people in the besieged Palestinian territory. The government is expected to officially authorize the Gaza City operation later on Thursday.

The army stated on Wednesday evening: “We are not waiting; we have begun preliminary operations to take control of Gaza City. Our forces are already on the city’s outskirts.”