Hamas blocking evacuation of civilians in Gaza: IDF ahead of ground offensive

The Israel Defence Force (IDF) has accused Hamas of blocking the evacuation of civilians in the Gaza Strip ahead of a potential ground offensive. The IDF spokesperson stated that rockets were fired at Tel Aviv and southern Israel, and the IDF continues to target Hamas military targets. The IDF has called on the civilian population in Gaza City and the northern part of the Gaza Strip to evacuate to the south. The IDF has also deployed soldiers, tanks, and munitions near the Gaza border in preparation for a full ground offensive.