Israel’s military orders evacuation of Gaza’s second-largest city Khan Younis as its operations expand

The Israeli military on Monday (May 19, 2025) issued an evacuation order for residents of Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, and nearby towns.

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Avichay Adraee, a military spokesperson, posted the order on his social medial accounts, saying the entire area “will be considered a dangerous combat zone.”

The evacuation order comes as Israel escalates its war in Gaza with new operations.

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