Israel Accuses Hamas Of Forcibly Stopping Civilians To Flee Gaza Amid Ground Offensive Countdown

Israel has accused Hamas of forcibly preventing Palestinians in Gaza from relocating to the southern part, a demand made by the IDF ahead of its impending ground offensive. Israel said Hamas believes that dead civilians are more valuable than alive. IDF also reiterated its warning to civilians to evacuate northern Gaza, a region Israel said houses top Hamas commanders and the militant group’s infrastructure.