Gazans Asked To Evacuate

Countries urged Israel on Friday to hold off on plans for an all-out assault on northern Gaza, where more than a million civilians largely defied its order to evacuate before it goes after Hamas operatives who slaughtered Israelis a week ago.

The United Nations warned of "devastating consequences" after Israeli military asked over a million Gazans and UN officials to relocate south within 24 hours, indicating that Israel may soon begin a deadly ground assault.

Countries urged Israel on Friday to hold off on plans for an all-out assault on northern Gaza, where more than a million civilians largely defied its order to evacuate before it goes after Hamas operatives who slaughtered Israelis a week ago.

The United Nations warned of "devastating consequences" after Israeli military asked over a million Gazans and UN officials to relocate south within 24 hours, indicating that Israel may soon begin a deadly ground assault.