'Israeli' forces drop evacuation leaflets of western Gaza neighborhoods

In a development signaling a potential escalation in the ongoing conflict, the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) dropped thousands of leaflets over western neighborhoods of Gaza City on Saturday, demanding that residents evacuate immediately and move to the southern part of the Gaza Strip.

Eyewitnesses and local sources reported that the leaflets were distributed densely over highly populated areas, including the Shati refugee camp, as well as other neighborhoods in the western part of the city.

The leaflets carry a stark warning, stating that anyone remaining in these areas faces extreme danger. Observers say the move appears to be a precursor to a major and potentially devastating bombing campaign targeting these neighborhoods.

Humanitarian groups warn that hundreds of thousands of civilians now face an impossible choice: flee under dire conditions or remain in their homes under the threat of death.

International organizations have expressed deep concern, describing the orders as a form of collective punishment and forced displacement, which violate international law and established norms.

This latest action adds another layer to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as residents struggle to navigate life under siege amid escalating military operations.