Israel confirms more high-ranking commanders killed

Israeli army evacuates settlements near Gaza

The Israeli army confirmed plans to evacuate residents living in settlements near Gaza.

The settlements expected to be evacuated and named by the Israeli army include Nahal Oz, Erez, Mafalsim, Kfar Gaza, Gavim, Or Hanar, Ivym, Nativ Hathara, Yad Mordechai, Karmia, Zikim, Kerem Shalom, Kissufim, Holit, Sofa, Nirim, Nir Oz, Ein Haslosha, Nir Yitzhak, Bari, Magen, Reim, Saad and Alumim.

"Further evacuations will be done according to the assessment of the situation," the Israeli army said on X.

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The Israeli military has named more high-ranking commanders and soldiers who have been killed by Palestinian fighters in the ongoing fighting.

The new list includes the commander of the multidimensional unit, the commander of the Nahal reconnaissance battalion, three majors, including an air force instructor, and several other soldiers.

Overall, Israel has confrimed the death of 44 members of its armed forces, with the number likely to increase.

Palestinian citizens of Israel brace for extremist attacks as incitement spreads

Palestinians living in Israel are bracing for reprisal attacks from Jewish extremist groups after Palestinian fighters from Gaza stormed into Israel by land, air and sea.

The predominantly Palestinian city of Rahat, some 60km south of Jerusalem, said it had established an emergency committee to deal with potential attacks from Jewish groups.

Hours after Saturday’s assault, Middle East Eye saw messages urging right-wing Jewish communities in Israel to form militias.

Potential recruits were also urged to use Google Forms to register their availability to create a militia.

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