Israel told the United Nations that the entire population of northern Gaza Strip, about 1.1 million people, should move south within the Palestinian territory in 24 hours — an order the U.N. said would be impossible “without devastating humanitarian consequences.” Hamas described the Israeli warning as psychological warfare and urged people not to comply. The Israeli military said Friday that all residents of Gaza City should “move south for their safety,” as Israeli strikes pummel the densely populated enclave. Water and power shortages are adding to the plight of Gaza residents under siege, as hospitals run out of supplies; the U.N. said more than 420,000 people were already displaced before the warning. Israel has been massing forces for an anticipated ground incursion since Hamas militants staged an one of the deadliest attacks in Israeli history.
