Gazans Face Evacuation Deadline as Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalates

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are fleeing their homes in northern Gaza after the Israeli military ordered them to evacuate, ahead of an anticipated ground assault. The southern areas are becoming overcrowded and overstretched as displaced families seek refuge. The UN has described the situation as an "exodus," with nearly 1 million people displaced in one week alone. Palestinians are running out of food, water, and electricity, and are facing intense shelling. The evacuation advisory has been criticized as a breach of international humanitarian law, while the Israeli government has imposed a complete blockade on essential goods entering Gaza.