Palestinian's begin to evacuate the northern part of the Gaza Strip.

As Israel launches limited raids in the territory to find Hamas fighters,

and threatens to roll scale invasion.

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For purpose, and not panic, and for security, and not surrender.

Plus Israel's in-game once it invades Gaza.

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