India, Sept. 9 -- The Israeli military on Tuesday issued evacuation orders for the Gaza City residents ahead of its new offensive to take over the region, with Israel's defence minister warning of 'destruction, annihilation'.

Earlier on Monday, the military had warned residents of increased airstrikes and ground operations in the Gaza Strip, a move it termed a "mighty hurricane" if Hamas did not free the remaining hostages and surrender.

Israel has been pushing for the defeat of the Palestinian militant group and the release of the hostages taken during the October 2023 attacks on Jerusalem.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned, "I say to the residents of Gaza, you have been warned, get out of there!" He informed that the I...