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Civilians Begin to Evacuate Gaza City
(Times of Israel) Emanuel Fabian - The IDF said Wednesday it would increase its strikes on Gaza City in the coming days as part of its preparations to conquer the city, as it pushed back against Hamas's claims that the humanitarian zone in the south was full. On Sunday, the IDF ordered residents of the city to evacuate immediately. Tens of thousands have evacuated in the past day. The IDF Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Maj.-Gen. Ghassan Alian, wrote in Arabic on Facebook on Wednesday: "Contrary to Hamas's claims, there are available spaces in the humanitarian area for setting up tents. Do not fall for Hamas's lies, as it wants to use you as a human shield." COGAT published graphics showing locations in the humanitarian zone where there were open areas for setting up tents. Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Wednesday that Hamas leader Izz al-Din Haddad had instructed his fighters to remain in Gaza City. Other terror groups have reportedly warned their operatives that they will be punished if they leave the city.