Palestine Warns of Impending "Second Nakba" as Forced Displacement is Rejected

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has rejected the "forced displacement" of Palestinians in Gaza, warning that it would constitute a "second nakba" or catastrophe. He urged the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to allow humanitarian corridors in the blockaded coastal enclave to prevent a humanitarian disaster. Israel has called for the evacuation of all civilians in Gaza city, indicating a possible ground operation, and has given the United Nations 24 hours to move its staff from nearby areas. The White House has acknowledged that evacuating the population within 24 hours is a challenging task.