The Israeli Defense Army is urging residents of Gaza City to evacuate immediately to designated safe zones, stating that staying in the city is extremely dangerous as they prepare for intensified operations against Hamas. The directive, issued by Avichay Adraee via social media at approximately 5:31 AM UTC on September 12, 2025, lists specific neighborhoods and areas within Gaza City and Khan Yunis as safe havens. According to the statement, the Defense Army is determined to resolve the battle against Hamas in the Gaza City region and will act with significant force, similar to actions taken throughout the Gaza Strip. Residents are instructed to move to areas including Al-Nights, Burg, Al-Zawaida, Al-Maghazi, West of the Source, Dates, Country 6 and 7, Al-Misasi in Khan Yunis, Al-Galai in Khan Yunis, West Al-Amal neighborhood in Khan Yunis, Al-Nasr live in Khan Yunis, Tahrir in Khan Yunis, West of the fat of the fat in Khan Yunis, and the Western Qizan Abu Rashwan neighborhood in Khan Yunis. In parallel, Turkish residents in Istanbul and Diyarbakir have responded to calls from Hamas over the past few days, participating in prayers for Gaza. This comes amid ongoing conflict and advisories for civilian movement within the Gaza Strip.
