Israeli Strikes Escalate in Gaza Amid Fresh Evacuation Orders

Israeli strikes killed at least 16 Palestinians in eastern Khan Younis, Gaza, following new evacuation orders. The military has adjusted the humanitarian zone borders to avoid civilians. The strikes targeted alleged militants, but Palestinian officials dispute this. International agencies state there is no safe place left in Gaza.

At least 16 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in eastern Khan Younis, Gaza, according to health officials on Monday. These strikes came shortly after Israel issued evacuation orders for specific neighborhoods, citing renewed attacks from these zones.

The Israeli military announced an adjustment of the humanitarian zone borders in Al-Mawasi to keep civilians away from combat areas. Health officials confirmed fatalities due to Israeli tank shelling in Bani Suhaila town, with additional bombardments reported from the air.

The military attributed the renewed orders to Palestinian rocket attacks from eastern Khan Younis. However, evacuation orders excluded health institutions. The United Nations and international relief agencies contend that no area in Gaza remains safe. Earlier in July, Israeli attacks in designated humanitarian zones also resulted in numerous Palestinian deaths. Israel claimed the strikes were aimed at militants, including Hamas military chiefs, but Palestinian officials countered these claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)