Israel Orders First Compulsory Evacuation in Gaza Post-Ceasefire

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Firstpost•20-01-2026, 20:47
Israel Orders First Compulsory Evacuation in Gaza Post-Ceasefire
- •The Israeli military issued its first compulsory evacuation orders to Palestinian families in southern Gaza since the October ceasefire, targeting tent dwellers in Bani Suhaila near Khan Younis.
- •Leaflets in Arabic, Hebrew, and English declared the Al Reqeb neighborhood under IDF authority, demanding immediate departure, leading to 70+ families shifting westward.
- •This marks the initial forced relocation since the US-mediated truce two months ago, with local accounts describing it as the fourth or fifth boundary adjustment, advancing 120-150 meters into Palestinian areas.
- •Hamas reports five territorial expansions in eastern Khan Younis post-ceasefire, affecting 9,000 displaced persons, with Monday's orders impacting 3,000 individuals.
- •The incident highlights fragile containment and raises fears of creeping reoccupation, complicating humanitarian efforts and reconstruction prospects in the enclave.
Why It Matters: Israel's first post-ceasefire compulsory evacuation in Gaza signals escalating tensions and humanitarian concerns.
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