Israel has announced plans to relocate Palestinians from combat zones in northern Gaza to the southern part of the territory ahead of a planned military offensive targeting some of Gaza's most populated areas, including Gaza City. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have begun issuing warning calls to medical officials and international organizations in northern Gaza to prepare for evacuations, including moving patients and hospital equipment southward. The IDF has promised the provision of field hospitals and medical supplies to support displaced residents. This operation is part of a broader strategy as Israel prepares for a ground invasion amid ongoing international criticism of its aid blockade and concerns over the forced displacement of Palestinians. Israeli authorities have also opened shelters in cities such as Haifa and Tel Aviv in anticipation of the conflict's escalation. The evacuation of Gaza residents could begin within three weeks if no progress is made in ongoing exchange negotiations.