BREAKING NEWS: The Israeli military has issued forced evacuation orders for Khan
Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city, warning there will be an “unprecedented attack”
Khan Younis, Gaza | May 19, 2025 —
The Israeli military has issued forced evacuation orders for the city of *Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest urban center, as it prepares for what it has called an **"unprecedented attack"* in the ongoing conflict.
Residents received warnings through leaflets, SMS messages, and loudspeaker announcements urging them to immediately evacuate the area. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the upcoming military operation is aimed at "eliminating remaining militant strongholds" believed to be entrenched in the city.
Tens of thousands of civilians now face the urgent decision of fleeing their homes once again, many without clear access to food, water, or medical supplies. Aid agencies have raised serious concerns, warning that the humanitarian situation is deteriorating rapidly, with displacement camps already overwhelmed across southern Gaza.
"The scale of this evacuation is alarming. We are witnessing an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe," said a spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). "People have nowhere safe to go." < />The IDF has not disclosed the precise timeline of the offensive but emphasized that the operation is "imminent" and civilians must vacate "designated danger zones" without delay.
Khan Younis has already suffered significant damage in prior Israeli airstrikes during the ongoing conflict, and today’s evacuation order marks a potentially severe escalation.
Hamas has yet to officially respond to the latest development, but local sources report increased activity and tensions throughout the city as residents brace for the expected assault.
The international community has called for restraint and the protection of civilian lives. However, with little indication of de-escalation, Gaza continues to bear the brunt of one of the most destructive phases in recent history.
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