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Israeli forces eject Palestinians from parts of Khan Younis

The Israeli military ejected Palestinians from southern neighbourhoods of Gaza's Khan Younis region so it could "forcefully operate" there, telling them to relocate to an area in al-Mawasi, a statement from the military said on Saturday.

On Friday, the Israeli military said its troops battled Palestinian fighters in Khan Younis, destroying tunnels and other infrastructure. 

The military said its calls telling Palestinians to flee Khan Younis on Saturday were communicated to the population via several mediums. It added that the order was a temporary one.

Palestinians have long said that no areas are safe in Gaza, and that Israeli forces have frequently targeted them in so called "safe zones".