Palestinians in Gaza City face overcrowding and “horrible” conditions as the Israeli military moves to relocate them to the south of the enclave ahead of a new offensive, experts have warned.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said residents would be provided with tents and other shelter equipment starting from Sunday before it relocates them from combat zones “to ensure their safety”.

Earlier this month Israel said it intended to launch a new offensive to seize control of northern Gaza City, the enclave’s largest urban centre.

The director of the last hospital providing health services in the North Gaza governorate said some people have started leaving the area but others are waiting for more definitive communications from the Israeli military.

Dr Mohammed Salha, director of al-Awda

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