UN announced figures show a gap of more than 70,000 people
IDF: “Currently negotiating with Hamas for hostages…no plans to expand evacuation orders to other areas”,
Israeli armored units, including tanks and armored vehicles, gathered in the southern Gaza border area on the 9th, appearing to wait for the order to attack Rafah. Israel’s main battle tank, the Merkava, known for its exceptional protection capabilities, is evaluated as one of the best tanks in the world. 2024.05.09 ⓒ AFP=뉴스1 ⓒ News1 Reporter Kwon Jin-young,
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, “(Seoul=News1) Kwon Jin-young Kim Sung-sik reporters = The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on the 9th (local time) that about 150,000 residents in the eastern part of Rafah in the southernmost tip of the Gaza Strip evacuated the area following an evacuation order, during which about 50 armed assailants (Hamas members) were killed.”
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, “This number is higher than the 80,000 evacuation figure previously reported by a UN agency, and it has not been verified whether the slain assailants were indeed Hamas members.”
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, “Additionally, as reported by The Times of Israel, preparations are underway to dismantle the 10 underground tunnels discovered during the operation.”
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, “The IDF issued an immediate evacuation order on the 6th to the eastern part of Rafah, followed by targeted air strikes on Hamas targets. Precise strikes began in the Jeytun area as well.”
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, “Authorities revealed that the Israeli Air Force targeted about 25 locations, including buildings, tunnels, observation posts, sniper positions, and other infrastructure used by Hamas, before ground forces entered the area.”
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, “The military conducted the operation after confirming that Hamas was regrouping in the area, and announced the death of Hamas Navy Commander Ahmed Ali, who was stationed in Gaza City on the 8th.”
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, “However, during the operation, an explosion occurred in a tunnel where a disguised bomb was placed, injuring three soldiers who were then transferred to a hospital.”
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, “The IDF stated that they are currently in negotiations with Hamas regarding hostages and that there are no plans to expand the evacuation orders to other areas in Rafah due to the relatively limited scope of the operation.”