Hundreds of Palestinian families in and around Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, are fleeing west, after the Israeli military issued an evacuation call ahead of what it describes as an "unprecedented attack".

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an evacuation order for Khan Yunis, warning of an "unprecedented attack" on "terrorist organizations" in the area.

Israel has promised "unprecedented" attacks as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots - that would be quite something to contemplate, mindful of the fact that the last 20 months of war have been described as one of the largest bombardments in military history.

The military also announced that they will consider taking full control of the government of Jan Yunis, one of the most densely populated areas in Gaza at the moment. Israel continues its offensive in Gaza,

Palestinian media reported that Israeli special forces entered a home in Khan Younis disguised in women’s clothing, killing one man and arresting his wife and child.

Israeli army warns of ‘unprecedented’ assault on the southern city as dozens killed in strikes across blockaded enclave.

Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in recent days as Israel has intensified air strikes, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

The Israel Defense Forces has issued a major evacuation warning for southern Gaza, telling all residents in the area around the city of Khan Younis to leave. The IDF says it is preparing to launch an "unprecedented attack" against Hamas in the area.