As the Israel-Hamas conflict nears its seventh month, fresh talks are in progress to secure the release of hostages held by the militant group.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces are gearing up for a potential incursion into Rafah, a town in southern Gaza.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stated on Monday that it has no plans to evacuate its personnel from Rafah. It emphasized its commitment to staying in the area to provide crucial aid to the residents.
Israeli military authorities have issued a warning to civilians in eastern Rafah to begin moving gradually to a designated humanitarian zone.
This call for relocation will be communicated through various means, including flyers, SMS messages, phone calls, and media broadcasts in Arabic, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officials.
The IDF has expanded the humanitarian zone around Al-Mawasi, a coastal town, to accommodate the increased aid entering Gaza.
This assistance includes new field hospitals and additional provisions of food and water, as per IDF reports.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously stated that Israel would urge civilians to evacuate before commencing its planned operation in southern Gaza. However, Israeli officials have not yet provided a timeline for this expected action.
The IDF has reiterated its commitment to pursuing Hamas throughout Gaza until all hostages are safely returned. Hamas, on the other hand, announced the conclusion of negotiations in Cairo and the imminent departure of its delegation from the Egyptian capital.