Israel wants 1.1 million Gazans to move in next 24 hours, says UN

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The UN says it has been told by Israel that everyone in north Gaza should relocate to the south in the next 24 hours
About 1.1 million people – around half of the Gaza Strip’s population – are affected
The UN says it is “impossible for such a movement to take place without devastating humanitarian consequences” and has called on Israel to rescind evacuation orders
The warning comes as Israel is expected to launch a ground offensive into Gaza to root out militant group Hamas
Hamas kidnapped at least 150 people and took them into Gaza during deadly attacks on Israel at the weekend that killed 1,300 people
More than 1,400 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched retaliatory air strikes, Palestinian health officials say
The bombardment comes amid a total blockade. Israel says it won’t lift the restrictions unless Hamas frees all hostages
Aid agencies say Gaza is facing a “dire” situation with food and water quickly running out and 50,000 pregnant women unable to access essential services

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Israel wants 1.1 million Gazans to move in next 24 hours, says UN

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