Israel Orders First Forced Evacuation in Gaza Since October Ceasefire

Israeli forces ordered the evacuation of at least 70 Palestinian families from the Al-Reqeb neighbourhood in Bani Suhaila, southern Gaza, marking the first forced relocation since the October ceasefire. Leaflets in Arabic, Hebrew, and English warned residents to leave immediately as Israel expanded its controlled area. While Israel denied plans for forced displacement, Hamas and residents described repeated boundary advances causing internal displacement amid stalled ceasefire negotiations and ongoing tensions.