The Israeli military has published a map of what it called “evacuation zones” in the Gaza Strip, after international demands to create safe areas where civilians can shelter from devastating bombardments, AFP reports.

The map, which is in Arabic and zoomable on the military’s website, divides the Gaza Strip into hundreds of numbered sectors.

Residents in multiple numbered areas were sent SMS warnings today. “The IDF will begin a crushing military attack on your area of residence with the aim of eliminating the terrorist organisation Hamas,” the warnings said, urging people to seek some shelter.

“Stay away from all military activity of every kind,” they added.

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