Palestinians Flee to Southern Gaza Amid Israel’s Evacuation Order; Hamas Asks People to Stay Home | Updates – News18

As the Israel-Palestine war, triggered by an unprovoked armed attack by the terrorist group Hamas on civilians, entered its seventh day, Israel’s Army asked some 1 million Palestinians to evacuate towards southern Gaza, ahead of an expected ground invasion of Hamas groups.

The Hamas militants, on the other hand, called on residents of the Gaza Strip not to leave their homes after Israel’s warning.

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This could turn out to be a pivotal moment in fighting between the Israeli military and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, which on Saturday launched the bloodiest attack on the country since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.

Here are some key updates on the Israel-Palestine war:

• Palestinians began a mass exodus from northern Gaza Friday after Israel’s military asked over 1 million people to evacuate toward the southern part of Gaza.
• The Israeli military said it will operate “significantly” in Gaza City in the coming days and civilians should only return when advised.
• Gaza mosques called on residents of the besieged territory to remain in the region and not leave their homes on the Israeli military’s order.
• The second batch of Indians stranded in Israel are on their way back to the country as India launched ‘Operation Ajay’ to facilitate the return of those who wish to return home following the brazen attacks on Israeli towns by Hamas.
• Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he appreciates the “strong stance” of US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the “American people and government” amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
• Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Friday accused Israel of committing “genocide” in its war against Hamas militants
• The United Nations (UN) said that over 447 children have been killed in Gaza since the onset of the Israel-Palestine war.
• Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant blamed Iran for the ongoing war and claimed that it was the moving force behind the Hamas onslaught in Israel.
• US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and told him what is happening in his country due to the Hamas attack is “worse than ISIS.”
• US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is headed to Israel this weekend to discuss what resources the US can provide for its war against Hamas.
• Human Rights Watch accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, saying the use of such weapons puts civilians at risk of serious and long-term injury.
• More than 1,300 people have been killed in Israel since Hamas militants unleashed a massive attack from the blockaded Gaza Strip.
• The Gaza Health Ministry on Friday said that roughly 1,800 people have been killed in the territory — more than half of them under the age of 18, or women.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday cautioned Israel that a ground offensive in Gaza would lead to an “absolutely unacceptable” number of civilian casualties.