Jabalia in northern Gaza is being wiped out as Israeli tanks push deeper [Video]

CAIRO – Israel sent tanks deeper into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Oct 8 and once more ordered an evacuation as it pounded the historic Palestinian refugee camp from the air.

Palestinian medics said casualties had been reported in Jabalia, but that they were unable to reach areas under fire.

Israel’s army has said its forces are trying to stop the militant group Hamas from staging attacks from Jabalia and regrouping there.

“Jabalia is being wiped out”, was repeated in many messages posted on social media to Gaza residents.

Palestinian health officials did not immediately provide new casualty figures but said dozens had been killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours.

Israel’s military said a soldier was killed in combat in northern Gaza.

The Israeli army issued new evacuation orders to those living in and have evacuated to Jabalia and nearby Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahiya, telling them to head …