Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday confirmed that Israeli forces are nearing the full encirclement of Gaza City. Speaking to reporters, Katz said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are currently seizing control of the western portion of the Netzarim Corridor, south of Gaza City, extending up to the coast.

“This will tighten the encirclement around Gaza City and everyone leaving it to the south will be forced to pass through IDF checkpoints,” Katz said, according to The Times of Israel.

“This is the last opportunity for Gaza residents who wish to do so to move south and leave Hamas terrorists isolated in Gaza City, in the face of IDF activity that continues with full force,” he added, according to the news report.

He further clarified that those remaining in Gaza City w

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