Hamas opposes the evacuation of civilians from the Gaza. Here is their explanation

The Israeli Armed Forces have called on civilians living in the Gaza Strip to move south. - The terrorist organization Hamas has started a war against Israel and Gaza City is an area where military operations are taking place. Evacuate for your personal safety - it was written in the appeal.

The Israeli army announced on Sunday (October 15) that so far hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have complied with the evacuation order. However, it is worth noting that the Gaza Strip is very densely populated. The sudden need to relocate more than a million people can lead to a real disaster, as reported by the UN.

Meanwhile, Hamas is doing everything to stop the evacuation. Instructions have been issued for Palestinians not to listen to safety orders issued by the Israeli Defense Forces. The Israeli army explains that the terrorists want to turn civilians into human shields.

A recording was published on the social media profile of the Israeli Armed Forces. "If you want to find out why Hamas is preventing the evacuation of civilians in Gaza, watch till the end," was written in the video description. The recording is a report by a journalist who says that Hamas is prohibiting civilians from leaving their homes, even though Israel is warning them of military actions. Residents of Gaza, when asked by reporters, were said to confirm this information. Sources reported about intimidation of Palestinians.

The journalist is asked in the end what purpose such actions of Hamas are supposed to serve. Then appears a statement from Ali Baraka, a high-ranking Hamas official. His words speak volumes.

Israelis are known for their love of life. On the other hand, we consider death as martyrdom. The thing every Palestinian desires most is to be a martyr in the name of Allah - says Baraka

It's worth mentioning that in the same interview, Baraka admitted that the attack on Israel had been in preparation for two years, and Hamas has support from other countries - such as Iran or even Russia. The terrorists are demanding the release of their fighters.

War in Israel began on October 7th after a Hamas attack on the southern regions of the country. The terrorists carried out a rocket attack. They were murdering the civilian population. About 120 people were kidnapped. Israel has been conducting a retaliatory action for over a week. A ground offensive on the Gaza Strip is also expected.

As a result of the Hamas attack, 1.3 thousand people were killed in Israel. On the Palestinian side, the number of victims is about 2.3 thousand.