Palestinians are fleeing northern Gaza after Israel’s army told the 1.1 million people living in the area to evacuate within 24 hours.
Families in cars, trucks and donkey carts packed with blankets and possessions were seen heading out of Gaza City amid fears of an Israeli ground invasion.
Hamas has claimed 70 Palestinians – including women and children – were killed by Israeli airstrikes as they they headed south, the group’s media office has said.
In a statement, the army said it entered Gaza to battle Hamas terrorists, destroy weapons and search for evidence about the missing hostages held by Hamas. It said troops completed the raid then left Gaza.
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