It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month.

IDF chief vows that 'the only thing that can stop us from advancing is the release of our hostages,' as troops launch new offensive, accompanied by heavy airstrikes

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military on Monday issued sweeping evacuation orders covering Rafah and nearby areas, indicating it could soon launch another major ground operation in the Gaza Strip’s southernmost city.

Israeli forces issued a new evacuation order for Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city. An NBC News crew spoke with people fleeing toward the Muwasi tent camp in Khan Younis.

Aid agencies say the workers were killed and buried in a mass grave in Rafah, in southern Gaza. Residents described being shot at along the evacuation route.

Civil Defense retrieves bodies of 8 medics, 5 civil defense workers, UN staff member from Rafah after Israeli bombardment - Anadolu Ajansı

The Israeli military issued evacuation orders on Monday for most of Rafah and suggested it may soon launch another ground operation in the city.

On muddy roads and narrow alleys, thousands of residents from Rafah and southern Khan Yunis walk on foot in a new forced displacement journey, carrying whatever belongings they can.

Anwar’s body was found buried in the sand a few days later. This was the first sign of evidence that the Israeli army had targeted Civil Defense and PRCS crews in Rafah, a Civil Defense spokesperson told Mondoweiss.

The Israeli military has indicated it could soon launch another major offensive in Rafah and ordered most of the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip evacuated.

In a major military expansion the IDF will seize the Morag Axis, an area located between the city and Khan Younis in the south of Gaza