Israel attacked more than 60 Hamas targets near the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip during the day, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said, APA reports.
"During the day IAF (Israeli Air Force - TASS) fighter jets hit more than 50 terrorists’ facilities near Rafah," he said, adding that Israel continues preparations for a military operation in Rafah and calls on local residents to evacuate to safer places.
"Tonight, we also call upon those staying in specific areas which we have communicated and defined through every means - radio, media, internet, and flyers - in eastern Rafah, to move towards the expanded humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi and Khan Yunis, where they will receive full humanitarian aid and where water, food, medical equipment, and shelter will be provided," he stressed.