DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military warned Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of its plans to take control of what it portrays as Hamas’ last remaining stronghold and where hundreds of thousands of people remain under conditions of famine. The warning came on Tuesday ahead of an Israeli strike targeting Hamas’ leaders in Qatar, where negotiations over ending the war in Gaza appeared at a standstill. The warnings directed at Gaza City are the first calling for a full evacuation. Associated Press reporters saw lines of cars and trucks leaving on Tuesday, more than previous days. Children and adults sat atop piles of blankets, furniture, and clothing stacked on trucks and wagons.
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