Israel's Gaza Evacuation Order Raises Concerns of International Law Violations, UN Says

The United Nations human rights office has warned that Israel's call for the evacuation of over 1.1 million civilians in Gaza ahead of an expected ground invasion could potentially breach international law by forcibly transferring civilians. Israel's ongoing siege of Gaza, coupled with the closure of border crossings, has made it impossible for evacuees to access basic necessities. The UN has expressed concern that this evacuation order, combined with the complete siege on Gaza, may amount to a forcible transfer of civilians, which is a crime against humanity. The Israeli government has urged residents of northern Gaza to leave their homes and travel south, citing intensified fighting against Hamas militants. However, Hamas has dismissed the order and urged citizens to stay.