GAZA-Israel announced preparations to forcibly move Palestinians from “combat zones” in Gaza City to southern Gaza starting Sunday, days after launching a new offensive to seize the enclave’s largest urban center.

Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said tents and shelter equipment would be transported through the Kerem Shalom crossing with support from the UN and aid groups, though the UN has not confirmed its role. It remains unclear if the relocation site will be Rafah, near Egypt.

The plan follows Prime Minister Netanyahu’s order to dismantle Hamas strongholds in Gaza City and al-Mawasi. The UN has warned that thousands already facing dire humanitarian conditions could be pushed past survival limits if the plan proceeds.

Islamic Jihad condemned the move as part of Israel’s “brutal attack” and called it a violation of international law.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces have intensified operations around Gaza City. Heavy strikes were reported in Zeitoun and Shujayea, while an Israeli drone attack in Zeitoun’s Asqaula killed people and wounded several others .