Israel Strikes Southern Gaza, Orders Evacuation of Rafah Amidst Resumed War

Deadly Strikes and Resumed Conflict

• ⚡ The war in Gaza has entered its seventh day of a second wave of intensified killing, with nearly 50,000 people killed so far.
• ⚠️ A significant number, over 10,000, are missing, potentially under rubble, held captive, or deceased with their locations unknown.
• 💥 Last night saw deadly attacks, particularly in Khan Yunis and Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in approximately 50 deaths and hundreds injured.

Military Operations in Rafah

• 🚶‍♂️ Israeli troops advanced into the middle of Rafah, a city densely populated, forcing residents to evacuate their homes on foot without belongings.
• ➡️ An evacuation route was designated towards Al-Mawasi in the northern part of Rafah.
• 🏠 Witnesses report that many people are surrounded by soldiers in their homes and unable to evacuate, with casualties occurring in the streets with no rescue possible.
• 🎯 An attack in Al-Mawasi targeted a Hamas leader, Salah, and his wife in a tent, resulting in their immediate deaths.

Evacuation Orders and Corridor Control

• 📢 Further evacuation orders have been issued for northern Gaza Strip areas like Beit Hanoun and eastern and western sides of Gaza City.
• 🚧 Israel is reportedly using the Nitzanim corridor to separate the north and south of Gaza, which is under Israeli control and poses significant risk for movement.
• 💥 Explosions are frequently heard from the Nitzanim corridor area, indicating ongoing Israeli military operations.
• 🏛️ The Israeli army published a video showing the destruction of the medicine college belonging to the Islamic University of Gaza, located near the Nitzanim corridor.
• 🛡️ The army's stated objective is to expand defensive areas, including in Beit Hanoun, surrounding the border with Israel.