Israel is telling everyone in north Gaza - about 1.1 million people - to relocate to the south of the Strip in the next 24 hours, according to the UN
A Israel Defense Forces spokesman said the military knew it would take longer than that to move everyone but blamed Hamas for telling people to ignore the order
Israel has massed hundreds of thousands of soldiers on the border ahead of an expected ground offensive into the densely populated enclave
The UN called on Israel to withdraw the order, warning of "devastating humanitarian consequences"
Hamas kidnapped at least 150 people and took them into Gaza during deadly attacks on Israel at the weekend that killed 1,300 people
More than 1,500 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched retaliatory air strikes, which continue
A total blockade is being enforced with fuel, food and water running out. Israel says it won't lift the restrictions unless Hamas frees all hostages
Elsewhere, three Jewish schools in north London have told parents they won't be opening today, citing safety concerns
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