Israel’s military announced on Saturday the complete takeover of the Morag axis in southern Gaza, amid escalating operations and a sweeping evacuation order for residents of Khan Yunis following projectile fire from the area. As talks for a potential ceasefire with Hamas were set to occur in Cairo, Israel’s Defence Minister urged residents to evacuate combat zones while emphasizing the need to remove Hamas and secure the release of Israeli hostages. The ongoing conflict has resulted in substantial civilian casualties, with over 1,563 Palestinians reported killed since mid-March, raising concerns over humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
