Hamas urges Palestinians to stay in homes after Israel orders Gaza evacuation

Palestinians would only be able to flee south within Gaza as Israel has completely sealed off the territory, a narrow strip of land about 25 miles long

An Israeli air strike hit the Shati Refugee Camp on Thursday (AP)

Hamas has called on Palestinians to stay in their homes after Israel issued sweeping evacuation orders in Gaza.

The Hamas Authority for Refugee Affairs called on residents of the north of the territory to “remain steadfast in your homes and to stand firm in the face of this disgusting psychological war waged by the occupation”.