**IDF: 550,000 Out of One Million Civilians Have Fled Gaza City**
At the initial stages of evacuations a couple of weeks ago, only around 70,000 civilians fled Gaza City. However, by early last week, the number of displaced civilians had risen significantly to approximately 250,000.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), as of now, about 550,000 out of one million civilians have evacuated Gaza City. These displaced Palestinians are moving southward within the central Gaza Strip after Israeli forces ordered residents to evacuate northern Gaza due to an ongoing military operation.
Displaced Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza can be seen moving southward following the evacuation orders issued by Israeli forces on September 17, 2025.
*Photo credit: REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa*
*By YONAH JEREMY BOB*
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-868293