Israeli warplanes carried out strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, prompting the military to order the evacuation of about 110,000 people. The military dropped leaflets and used various communication methods to instruct residents to move to a designated "humanitarian zone." The Israeli war cabinet decided to continue military action in Rafah to pressure Hamas, as part of their plan to dismantle the group and free hostages. Meanwhile, Hamas accepted a new cease-fire proposal, but it did not resolve the conflict as Israel and Hamas remained at odds over the terms of a truce. Israel faced international pressure not to launch a major offensive in Rafah, with the United States and other countries urging restraint. The situation led to thousands of people fleeing the city, while concerns were raised about the ability to accommodate and protect the evacuees. The looming threat of invasion and the ongoing conflict have left the residents in a state of uncertainty and fear.