Palestinian Red Crescent says ‘thousands’ fleeing eastern Rafah

The Palestinian Red Crescent (PRC) said thousands of people were fleeing eastern Rafah in expectation of an Israeli onslaught on the southern Gaza border town.

The group said thousands of Palestinian civilians were evacuating after the Israeli military notified several areas in the east of Rafah to evacuate in preparation for a military attack.

A video posted by the PRC showed cars loaded with mattresses and household effects slowly driving along the road.

The PRC also said Israel had escalated its airstrikes on the area in advance of a ground attack, warning of a “humanitarian catastrophe.”