The United Nations says 250,000 people live in the area of southern Gaza covered by the mass evacuation order issued by Israel.

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It includes the area in and around Gaza's second-largest city, Khan Younis.

In April, Israel withdrew its forces from the area, declaring it had destroyed Hamas battalions.

Stephane Dujarric is the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General.

He says the order, putting in place the third exodus in as many months, places Palestinians in an unfair position again.

"People are left with the impossible choice of having to relocate, some most likely for the second or even the third time, to areas that have barely any space or services, or stay in an area where they know the fighting will take place."

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