Beirut, May 19 (UNI) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called on the residents of the Khan Yunis, Bani Suheila and Abasan municipalities of the Gaza Strip to evacuate as it was preparing to launch and "unprecedented" military operation, IDF spokesman Avichay Adraee said on Monday.
On Sunday, the IDF announced the launch of large-scale ground operations in the Gaza Strip as part of Operation "Gideon's Chariots" aimed at defeating Palestinian movement Hamas.
"To the residents of Khan Yunis, Bani Suheila and Abasan municipalities: the Israel Defense Forces will launch an unprecedented strike to destroy the potential of terrorist organizations in these areas," Adraee said on X.