Israeli military has issued a crucial directive to the civilians residing in Gaza, urging them to relocate temporarily towards the southern regions of the Gaza Valley. This initiative is introduced with a promise of expanded humanitarian efforts in the safer areas, ensuring the provision of essential resources such as water, food, and medicine.
Addressing the citizens through the ‘X’ platform (formerly known as Twitter), the Israeli Army stated, “Civilians in North Gaza and Gaza City are advised to temporarily move to the southern parts of the Gaza Valley, towards a safer region. Here, they will have access to water, food, and medical aid. Starting tomorrow (Sunday), humanitarian efforts led by Egypt and the United States will see an expansion.”
The Israeli military has been relentlessly bombarding the Gaza Strip since the unexpected attack by Hamas on Israeli territory on October 7. Following this, Israel intensified its siege on Gaza from October 9, severing access to water, electricity, and food supplies. The Gaza Strip, home to 2.4 million Palestinians, has been under a comprehensive land, air, and sea blockade since Hamas took control in 2007.
According to the United Nations, since October 21, a total of 84 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid have entered Gaza from Egypt. However, there is a daily requirement of at least 100 trucks, underscoring the dire need for assistance.
The Israeli military has been urging the inhabitants of northern Gaza to move south since October 15, particularly from areas experiencing intense bombing. Despite this, southern regions are also being targeted, prompting hundreds of thousands of civilians to move near the closed border with Egypt. The United Nations reports that thousands of Palestinians have returned north due to a lack of housing and aid in the south.
In another development, NetBlocks, an organization monitoring network services, reported that internet connectivity is gradually being restored in Gaza since Sunday, following a disruption caused by intense Israeli airstrikes on Friday.
Paltel, the main communications group in Gaza, and its subsidiary Jawwal announced via Facebook, “The gradual return of communication services (landline, mobile, and internet) that were disrupted in the Gaza Strip due to the bombing on Friday evening.”
This situation underscores the volatile nature of the region, and the Israeli military’s call is a testament to their acknowledgment of the ongoing crisis, urging civilians to seek safer grounds. The collaborative humanitarian efforts led by Egypt and the United States mark a significant step towards providing relief and stability in these tumultuous times. The article emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Israeli military’s advice for the safety and wellbeing of the civilians in Gaza.
