Afghanistan, Sept. 9 -- Israel has warned Gaza residents to evacuate immediately, threatening a "mighty storm" of air and ground strikes unless Hamas surrenders and releases hostages.
Israel on Monday told residents of Gaza City to evacuate immediately, warning that a "mighty storm" of intensified airstrikes and ground operations would follow if Hamas refused to release hostages and disarm.
The Israel Defense Forces said the ultimatum was aimed at forcing Hamas to free 48 hostages seized during the group's October 2023 assault that triggered the Gaza war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel had already destroyed 50 "terror towers" in preparation for a ground offensive.
Defense Minister Israel Katz echoed the warning on...