The evacuation order covered the Jabalia area and most Gaza City districts. Medics and residents said the Israeli army's bombardments escalated in the early hours in Jabalia, destroying several houses and killing at least six people.

GAZA/CAIRO - Israel has ordered residents in northern Gaza to evacuate to southern areas as it intensifies its military campaign against Hamas. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called for an immediate end to the war and urged both sides to "make the deal in Gaza" and secure the release of hostages.

The strikes come as President Trump on Friday said there could be a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas within the next week.