According to the reports on Monday (31 March), the Israeli military issued evacuation orders for most of Rafah on Monday (31 March), signaling a potential new ground offensive in the city. Civilians were instructed to move to Mawasi, where temporary tent camps have been set up along the coast. The military stated that the operation aims to dismantle the capabilities of terrorist organizations in the area.
This escalation comes after Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas earlier this month and resumed air and ground attacks. In March, Israel had already cut off supplies and humanitarian aid to Gaza to pressure Hamas into modifying the ceasefire terms. As the conflict continues, Israeli forces have targeted various locations, resulting in significant casualties.
Amid ongoing violence, at least nine Palestinians, including children, were killed in Gaza while observing the second day of Eid al-Fitr. The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported recovering the bodies of 15 emergency workers whose vehicles had been attacked near Rafah. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire as the conflict intensifies.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined conditions for reaching the final stage of the ceasefire. He insists that Hamas must surrender its weapons, exile its leaders, and allow Israel to take control of Gaza’s security. However, with military operations escalating, the prospects for peace remain uncertain.
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