Israel's military announces a brief window for people in northern Gaza to flee south

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Officials in Gaza have closed the one border crossing opened from Gaza into Egypt preventing people with foreign passports, including Americans, from fleeing.

Palestinians look at the destruction after Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip in Khan Younis, Nov. 4, 2023.Palestinians look at the destruction after Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip in Khan Younis, Nov. 4, 2023.TEL AVIV, Israel — Hundreds of thousands of people still stuck in northern Gaza will have just three hours to flee south today, Israel's military announced Saturday.

The Israeli military said it will"avoid hitting" this main road heading south, but emphasized that this move is in no way a cease fire.

 

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