Israel says it has opened ‘temporary’ route for residents to flee Gaza City after launching ground offensive – Middle East crisis live

The Israeli military said the route via Salah al-Din street ‘will be open for 48 hours only’

AFP have a bit more detail on the Israeli military’s ‘temporary’ route for Palestinians to flee Gaza City (see 7.48am BST).

On Wednesday, the Israeli military said it was opening “a temporary transportation route” via Salah al-Din street. Its Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee said the corridor would remain open for just 48 hours from midday (9am GMT) on Thursday.

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