Israel announces mass relocation of Palestinians to Southern Gaza ahead of new offensive

Israel said on Saturday that it is planning to move Palestinians to Southern Gaza as it prepares for a new military offensive. 

"In accordance with the directive of the political echelon, and as part of the @IDF preparations to move the population from combat zones to southern Gaza for their protection, the supply of tents and shelter equipment to Gaza will resume tomorrow (Sunday)," COGAT, the military agency in charge of humanitarian aid to Gaza, said in a social media post. "The aid will be transferred through the Kerem Shalom Crossing by the UN and international organizations, following a thorough security inspection. We will continue to act in accordance with international law in order to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip."

The Israel Defense Forces has not said when the mass movement of people to the south would begin. 

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