The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, issued a statement this morning (Sunday), for the first time, demanding that Gazan residents in the southwestern area of Deir al-Balah evacuate the region in preparation for a potential ground maneuver.
This area has previously been outside the scope of the ground maneuver zone. “The IDF continues to operate with great force to destroy the enemy and terrorist infrastructure in the area, and is expanding its operations to regions where it has not operated before. For your safety, immediately evacuate southward towards Al-Mawasi.”