Palestinian ministry warns north Gaza residents against moving south

The Palestinian interior ministry has told residents in northern Gaza not to comply with Israeli orders to move to the south of the besieged enclave.

The ministry in Gaza said the Israeli military has used “psychological pressure” on Palestinians by sending thousands of voice messages and photos to their phones, asking them to evacuate south. 

“[The Israeli military] is trying to deceive citizens by broadcasting pictures and scenes of displaced people passing through checkpoints, using an illusion that there is no inspection,” the ministry said.

“We warn citizens against the lies and deceit of the occupation.”