Israel organizes evacuations in Han Junis
In Gaza Strip, the city of Hanunis is once again at the center of the war. Israel reports shelling by Hamas from a part of the designated humanitarian zone and retaliates with attacks. The population is urged to leave the area.
In light of a military operation, the Israeli army has ordered the evacuation of the eastern part of Hanunis in the southern Gaza Strip. "Due to significant terrorist activities and rocket fire towards Israel from the eastern part of the humanitarian zone, it is now dangerous to stay there," the statement read. The army is "preparing to take violent action against terrorist organizations," and therefore calls on the population in the eastern neighborhoods of Hanunis to "temporarily withdraw," it added.
At the beginning of the year, Israel began a months-long operation in Hanunis. Wide parts of the city were destroyed, and tens of thousands of people fled to an area designated as a humanitarian zone. "At this point, the humanitarian zone is being adjusted," the army declared regarding the latest evacuation. The adjustment will be "in accordance with precise information indicating that the Hamas has established terrorist infrastructure in the area designated as a humanitarian area," it added.
Residents of the eastern part of Hanunis, as well as adjacent towns and villages, reported shelling and panic this morning. "We are in the midst of air, tank, and drone attacks," said the 27-year-old Yussef Abu Taimah. He had seen "wounded and dead" people being transported on donkeys and tricycles to the hospital. According to the health ministry controlled by Hamas, at least 14 people were killed by Israeli army attacks this morning.
The war in the Gaza Strip was triggered by a brutal attack by Hamas fighters and other militant Palestinian groups on Israel on October 7. According to Israeli reports, 1195 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage in the Gaza Strip.
As a response to the attack, Israel has been taking massive military action in the Gaza Strip since then. According to the health ministry controlled by Hamas, which cannot be independently verified, over 39,000 people have been killed in these actions.
- The Palestinian territories, specifically the Gaza Strips, have been affected by numerous Wars and Conflicts between Palestinians and Israel, with Hanunis in Gaza frequently being a focal point.
- The recent Israel-War in Gaza has resulted in serious consequences for the Palestinian population, with reports of civilian casualties and displacement from areas like Hanunis.
- Politics and international relations surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict often influence the deployment of military forces in the Gaza Strips, leading to escalating tensions and further conflict.
- Despite calls for peace and de-escalation, the Gaza Strip remains a volatile region, with the potential for future Wars and Conflicts, as seen in the ongoing tension in Hanunis and the surrounding areas.
