IDF Arabic Spokesman Urges Gaza Civilians: “Evacuate Immediately or Risk Your Lives”

As part of ongoing operations under “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman, Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, issued a public evacuation warning Thursday to residents of eastern Gaza City, calling on them to immediately move to known shelters in the western part of the city.

“For your safety, evacuate immediately to recognized shelters in western Gaza City,” the statement read. “Returning to areas of active combat puts your life in danger.”

The message was directed specifically at residents of the neighborhoods of Ruwaida, the Old City, and al-Tuffah, including residents of buildings and shelters in blocks 606, 607, 714, 718, 719, 720, 722, and 1803.

“The IDF is operating with full force in your area to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and eliminate hostile capabilities,” Adraee added. “Any rocket fire from any area will be met with a firm and immediate response.”

The warning reflects growing intensity in the IDF’s campaign against Hamas and other terror groups embedded deep in civilian areas across the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces have continued targeting command centers, weapons stockpiles, and launch infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to cripple rocket fire and regain tactical control over urban zones.

This evacuation message is part of a series of leaflets, phone calls, and social media alerts used by the IDF in Arabic to warn civilians in advance of airstrikes or ground operations, tactics that Israeli officials say are designed to minimize harm to noncombatants.

As of now, there has been no official statement from Hamas or Gaza authorities in response to the warning.