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Israel says it is close to completing the siege of Gaza and gives the Gazatis "last chance" to flee

"This is the last chance for the people of Gaza to move south, leaving Hamas terrorists isolated in the Gaza City because the activities of the Israeli armed forces will continue," Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned.

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2025/10/01 - 14:54

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2025/10/01 - 14:54

Israeli Defense MinisterIsrael Katz has stated on Wednesday that Israeli troops are advancing to complete the siegeof Gaza in the north of the Strip and has given the Gazatis "last chance" to leave the city, as the offensive has intensified.

Katz has indicated that the Israeli Defence Forces (FDI) are taking the western area of the Netzarim corridor south of the city , "cutting between northern and southern Gaza. "" This will reinforce the siege around Gaza City, and all those who abandon it will be forced to pass through the FDI checkpoints, "he added.

"This is the last chance for the people of Gaza to move south, because by isolating Hamas terrorists in the city of Gaza, the activities of the Israeli armed forces will continue," Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned.

In this regard, he stressed that the Army "is preparing for all options and is determined to continue its operations until all hostages are returned and Hamas disarmed in the face of the end of the war," according to the Israeli newspaper 'The Times of Israel'.