Israel warns Northern Gaza to evacuate following rocket attack on Sderot

ANI April 1, 2025 154 views

The Israeli Defense Forces have issued a critical evacuation warning for Northern Gaza after a rocket attack targeting Sderot. Col. Avichay Adraee emphasized the dangerous pattern of rocket launches from civilian areas, marking a heightened state of alert. The incident follows the traumatic October 7 Hamas attacks, which resulted in 1,180 casualties and 252 hostages. The ongoing conflict continues to create significant psychological strain on communities near the Gaza border.

"This is a final advance warning before the raid!" - Col. Avichay Adraee, IDF Arabic Spokesperson
Tel Aviv, April 1: The Israel Defense Forces warned residents of northern Gaza to evacuate on Tuesday following Palestinian rocket fire.

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IDF warns Northern Gaza residents to evacuate immediately

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Rocket fired toward Sderot intercepted by Israeli defense

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Ongoing tensions persist since October 7 Hamas attacks

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Psychological impact of rocket sirens on border communities

Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF's Arabic language spokesperson, called on residents of Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahia, Sheikh Zayed and other areas to immediately move to shelters in Gaza City.

"This is a final advance warning before the raid!" Adraee tweeted. "The terrorist organizations return and launch their rockets from among the civilians. We have warned about this area many times."

Sirens were activated in Sderot and the nearby agricultural communities of Or HaNer, Ibim, and Gevim on Tuesday morning by the launch of a rocket which the IDF said it intercepted. Magen David Adom emergency responders said it received no calls about casualties.

Ohad Cohen, CEO of the "Future for the Otef, which works to assist rehabilitation of Israeli communities near the Gaza border, said, "The media says there are no casualties, but every rocket siren creates victims because children go back to bedwetting, and we cannot normalize this."

At least 1,180 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7. Of the 59 remaining hostages, 36 are believed to be dead. (ANI/TPS)

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
This is heartbreaking for everyone involved. No civilian should have to live in fear of rockets or evacuation orders. When will this cycle of violence end? 😔
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Mike T.
The psychological toll on kids in these border communities is devastating. We talk about physical casualties but the trauma lasts generations. Israel has every right to defend itself.
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Ahmed R.
While I understand Israel's security concerns, mass evacuations create humanitarian crises too. There must be a better way to target militants without displacing thousands of families.
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Jessica L.
The October 7th attacks were horrific, but two wrongs don't make a right. Both sides need to prioritize civilian lives. Those poor hostages and their families... I can't imagine their pain.
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David P.
The article mentions rocket interceptions - Iron Dome has been a game changer for Israeli security. Wish more focus was on defensive tech rather than offensive operations.
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Layla M.
Respectful criticism: The warning to evacuate is important, but where exactly are people supposed to go? Gaza City is already overcrowded and struggling with supplies. More context needed here.

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