Israel’s defense minister issued a stark ultimatum on Wednesday: All remaining Palestinians must leave Gaza City immediately or face the “full force” of Israel’s expanding offensive.

In a statement posted on X, Defence Minister Israel Katz called the evacuation the residents’ “last opportunity” to move south before the military escalates operations. “Those who remain in Gaza will be considered terrorists and terror supporters,” Katz declared, framing the order as a final step to isolate Hamas fighters.

The announcement followed Israel’s claim that its forces had captured the Netzarim axis, a strategic corridor stretching to the Mediterranean that effectively splits the enclave in two and tightens the encirclement of Gaza City. The Israel Defense Forces said Palestinians fleeing south mus

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