The Israel Defense Forces issued urgent evacuation instructions for several neighbourhoods of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip after the army said rockets were launched from the area toward Israel. Residents of blocks 107–112 and eastern block 88 were told on 6 July to move west immediately, with the military citing planned strikes against launch sites. Arabic-language statements on 8 July confirmed follow-up warnings that included zones sheltering displaced Palestinians in western Khan Younis. The IDF said the measures were necessary to reduce civilian harm ahead of intensified operations against militants responsible for the recent rocket fire.