More than 550,000 inhabitants were evacuated from the city of Gaza, according to the press service of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
"As of today, more than 550,000 civilians have left the city of Gaza and move to the south. At the same time, the 162nd, 98th and 36th divisions have completed their entry into Gaza and have started operations at Hamas in the city, "the statement said.
The army noted that he had revealed the attempts to "prevent the southern movement of the civilian population" and "use the civilian population as a living shield".
"The Israeli Defense Army has also announced the creation of a humanitarian zone in Khan Junis," he said.