The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for most of the southern city of Rafah in Gaza on March 31, 2025, signaling the possibility of a new major ground operation. These orders affected nearly the entire city, including areas near the Rafah crossing with Egypt. The evacuation is a part of ongoing military operations since Israel resumed its offensive against Hamas earlier in the month. The situation is further complicated by Israel’s continued refusal to withdraw from certain strategic corridors and the ongoing demands for Hamas to release hostages and disarm, which have led to stalled negotiations.
Israeli Military Orders Evacuation of Most of Gaza’s Southern City of Rafah
