[Israel Defense Forces/IMRA] Since the IDF has no quarrel with Gaza's civilian population whom terrorist elements have turned into human shields, the IDF has been transmitting announcements and warnings to the population in Gaza. The main messages include calls to evacuate buildings where weapons are stored and tunnels dug, instructions to move to the center of towns, and instructions to residents to avoid interaction with terrorist elements. These messages were conveyed by dropping leaflets, phone calls, and breaking into local radio transmissions (Radio Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad Radio, and Radio PFLP).
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