Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City1 day ago Share Save Wyre Davies BBC News Reporting from Jerusalem Share SaveEPA Many Palestinians displaced from other areas are sheltering in Gaza CityIsrael has issued one of the most sweeping evacuation orders for civilians in Gaza yet seen in this war. Among the buildings highlighted by Israel are the Islamic University, Al-Shifa Hospital and three former schools. It's an ominous sign of Israel's threat to significantly expand its military campaign in Gaza. Olmert was also outspoken on the humanitarian impact of the war on the residents of Gaza. Israeli government spokesman David Mencer insisted to the BBC that "Israel is certainly not starving Gaza".