Pakistan, Sept. 9 -- On Tuesday, the Israeli army ordered the immediate evacuation of Gaza City residents. It dropped thousands of leaflets from the air, instructing civilians to move to al-Mawasi, a designated "humanitarian zone" near Khan Younis. The announcement sparked panic and chaos in Gaza's largest urban center, home to around one million Palestinians.

The evacuation order comes ahead of a new ground operation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned residents to leave the area immediately. "You have been warned. Take this opportunity and leave," he said in a public message. Many residents said they had no safe place to go. Some prepared to move south, while others chose to stay despite the danger.

Since the war began i...