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Israeli army evacuates towns near Gaza
8 October 2023 12:12 BST
The Israeli army confirmed plans to evacuate residents living in towns near Gaza.
The settlements expected to be evacuated and named by the Israeli army include Nahal Oz, Erez, Mafalsim, Kfar Gaza, Gavim, Or Hanar, Ivym, Nativ Hathara, Yad Mordechai, Karmia, Zikim, Kerem Shalom, Kissufim, Holit, Sofa, Nirim, Nir Oz, Ein Haslosha, Nir Yitzhak, Bari, Magen, Reim, Saad and Alumim.
"Further evacuations will be done according to the assessment of the situation," the Israeli army said on X.