Israel has given civilians in northern Gaza a deadline to evacuate 1.1 million people

from that densely populated region and head south.

That deadline expired four hours ago.

As part of that notice, Israeli defense forces dropped leaflets across northern Gaza,

warning civilians to evacuate immediately.

However, all border crossings are presently closed, and the people of Gaza cannot leave

the Gaza Strip.

In response to Israel's order, the UN Secretary General's Office released a statement saying

the United Nations considers it impossible for such a movement to take place without

devastating humanitarian consequences.

Israel has rejected the UN's plea and is continuing with its mission.

Tonight, Israeli defense forces announced that they have made raids into Gaza territory

to eliminate the threat of terrorist cells and to collect evidence that will aid in

locating hostages.

Hamas, meanwhile, has told Gaza residents to remain in place and called Israel's evacuation

order psychological warfare.

To give you some perspective here, the Gaza Strip is 25 miles long about the length of

marathon.

Residents of northern Gaza have been told to flee to the south of Wadi Gaza, which is about

halfway down the territory.

Now, Gaza residents who do choose to make the journey south will have to do so after surviving

a four-day blockade by Israel, which has cut off access to food, fuel and water and electricity,

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