**Israel Gives Gaza Residents ‘Last Opportunity to Escape’**
*By Chanshimla Varah | October 2, 2025 – 11:09 AM*
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The Israeli military has issued a final warning to residents of Gaza City to flee to southern Gaza as its forces encircle the city and intensify their offensive.
“This is the last opportunity for Gaza residents who wish to do so to move south and leave Hamas operatives isolated in Gaza City,” stated Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz. He further warned that those who remain “will be considered terrorists and terrorist supporters.”
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### Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Impact
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced it has suspended operations in Gaza City due to the escalating Israeli assault.
Meanwhile, Gaza’s civil defense agency reported at least 46 deaths, including 36 in Gaza City alone.
International humanitarian law experts highlight that such evacuation orders amount to forced displacement. However, individuals who remain in the evacuated areas continue to retain their protected status under international law.
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### Update on Ceasefire Negotiations
Hamas is reportedly considering amendments to the ceasefire ultimatum recently proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
A Palestinian source close to Hamas, speaking to AFP, revealed that the group may seek changes specifically to the disarmament clauses and the demands for expulsion from Gaza. In addition, Hamas is requesting international guarantees for a full Israeli withdrawal and assurances against assassination attempts on its leadership.
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### Scrutiny Over Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan calls for Hamas to disarm and release hostages within 72 hours of a ceasefire. In exchange, Israel would release Palestinian prisoners and gradually withdraw troops.
However, the plan has drawn criticism for failing to offer a clear path towards the establishment of a Palestinian state. Trump warned Hamas on Tuesday that the group would “pay in hell” if it rejected the plan.
Contradicting the plan’s terms, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces would remain in most of Gaza.
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### Upcoming Discussions in Doha
Despite international pressure, primarily from countries that have endorsed Trump’s plan, Hamas’s leadership traditionally discusses ceasefire proposals in Doha.
The new peace plan is set to be debated in Doha, where Egyptian and Qatari mediators will convene alongside Turkey’s intelligence chief to discuss the way forward.
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*The situation remains fluid as both military action and diplomatic efforts continue to unfold.*
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