Rafah residents flee after Israel warns to evacuate

ANI April 1, 2025 247 views

Palestinians in Rafah are fleeing after the IDF issued evacuation warnings ahead of military operations. The IDF urged civilians to move to shelters in Al Mawasi for safety. Hamas' October 7 attack resulted in 1,180 Israeli deaths and 252 hostages taken. Of the remaining 59 hostages, 36 are believed to be dead.

"The IDF is returning to fight with great force to eliminate the capabilities of terrorist organizations in these areas." – Col. Avichay Adraee
Tel Aviv, April 1: Palestinians began fleeing Rafah on Monday after the Israel Defense Forces called on residents of the southern Gaza town to evacuate.

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IDF warns Rafah residents to evacuate immediately

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Hamas' Oct 7 attack killed 1,180 Israelis

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36 of 59 remaining hostages presumed dead

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Civilians directed to Al Mawasi shelters

"The IDF is returning to fight with great force to eliminate the capabilities of terrorist organizations in these areas," Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF's Arabic language spokesperson, tweeted. "For your safety, you must move immediately to the shelters in Al Mawasi."

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)

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