Israel’s military orders evacuation of Gaza’s second-largest city Khan Younis as its operations expand

Palestinian employees members examine the medication warehouse in Nasser Hospital after an Israeli strike, in keeping with the Gaza Health Ministry, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on May 19, 2025.
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The Israeli military on Monday (May 19, 2025) issued an evacuation order for residents of Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, and close by cities.

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Avichay Adraee, a military spokesperson, posted the order on his social medial accounts, saying your complete space “will be considered a dangerous combat zone.”

The evacuation order comes as Israel escalates its battle in Gaza with new operations.