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Israel-Gaza War

IDF issues new evacuation order for Deir el-Balah area

Unlike previous evacuation orders which permanently narrowed the humanitarian zone, this one is officially temporary.

Evacuation map posted to Deir el-Balah residents.
Evacuation map posted to Deir el-Balah residents. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)

The IDF Spokesperson in Arabis just published new evacuation orders (Thursday), telling residents of three blocs in the Deir el-Balah area, and within the designated humanitarian zone, to evacuate.

Unlike previous such orders regarding the humanitarian zone, which led to a permanent narrowing of the zone, the IDF said that this order is temporary and that residents can return after IDF anti-terror operations.

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