Israel Prepares for Evacuation of Sderot City as Gaza Rocket Fire Intensifies Before Ground Operation

As tensions escalate between Israel and Gaza, the city of Sderot finds itself at the center of the storm. The recent rocket strike, resulting in a devastating home fire, has triggered urgent efforts to evacuate residents in anticipation of a potential ground operation. The city, already reeling from relentless rocket attacks, has initiated a large-scale evacuation process to ensure the safety of its inhabitants.

The latest incident saw a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip landing in a residential area, leading to a fire that engulfed a home. While the local municipality confirmed the event, immediate details regarding casualties remain uncertain.

In response to the growing threat, nearly two-thirds of Sderot’s population, comprising approximately 30,000 individuals, have been urged to evacuate immediately. It is estimated that only 10% of the residents are choosing to remain in their homes, with many opting to seek shelter elsewhere, underlining the palpable fear of rocket attacks by Hamas.

The city’s emergency services are working tirelessly to facilitate the evacuation process, ensuring that vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and young children, are swiftly relocated to safer areas. As the situation continues to escalate, concerns are mounting about the potential human toll and infrastructural damage that could result from an imminent ground operation.

With diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis still underway, the growing exodus from Sderot serves as a stark reminder of the urgency of the situation.

Amidst these developments, both Israeli and Palestinian authorities have yet to comment on the potential timeline or details of any prospective ground operation. Meanwhile, the international community remains deeply concerned about the escalating violence and its potential to further destabilize the already volatile region.

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