Israel Issues Evacuation Orders Across Central Gaza Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks

The Israeli military has issued new evacuation warnings for parts of central Gaza, specifically targeting Deir al-Balah, an area previously spared from ground operations since the war began in October 2023. This marks the first ground incursion into Deir al-Balah, which has become a refuge for displaced Palestinians and includes locations such as refugee camps and hospitals. Israeli officials have urged civilians to evacuate to the Mawasi area, designated as a humanitarian zone, while warning of intensified military attacks against militants. These developments come amid stalled ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizing that expanded military operations aim to pressure Hamas into negotiations. Gaza continues to suffer a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with over 58,000 Palestinians killed and severe food shortages reported by international aid organizations. The evacuation zones also affect areas where humanitarian groups operate, raising concerns about aid distribution and civilian safety in the narrow Gaza Strip enclave.