Israel has issued a gripping order: Rafah must evacuate ahead of an impending ground offensive, while the United Nations warns food supplies will run out by tomorrow.
Israeli forces have sent evacuation leaflets to the densely populated region, reported the Independent.
"To all the residents and displaced people in the Rafah area, you are in a dangerous combat zone," the messages warned.
"The Israeli military will act with extreme force against terrorist organizations in your areas of residence. Everyone in these areas is risking their lives and the lives of their family members. For your safety, we ask you to evacuate immediately to the humanitarian zone," it read.
Avichay Adraee, an army spokesperson, also announced plans to advance into a northern Gaza stronghold allegedly harboring Hamas.
The mandate coincides with a warning from the United Nations, cautioning that food supplies in the southern Gaza region, where Israel plans to execute another ground assault, will "run out tomorrow."
The looming crisis stems from Israel's blockade of two southern crossings, considered vital routes for crucial humanitarian aid, in preparation for a ground offensive.
