Pakistan, June 29 -- GAZA/CAIRO - Israel has ordered residents in northern Gaza to evacuate to southern areas as it intensifies its military campaign against Hamas. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called for an immediate end to the war and urged both sides to "make the deal in Gaza" and secure the release of hostages.

The Israeli army issued the evacuation order via text messages and social media, telling residents to head toward Al-Mawasi in Khan Younis, which has been marked as a humanitarian zone. However, Palestinian and UN officials warn that no place in Gaza is truly safe due to ongoing bombardments across the strip.

Israeli forces said they are escalating operations in Jabalia and Gaza City to dismantle what t...