The Israeli Defense Forces have issued a three-hour window for civilians in North Gaza and Gaza City to evacuate. They have assured that no military operations will be conducted along this route between 10 AM and 1 PM. During this timeframe, Gazans are encouraged to make their way southward from northern Gaza.br br In a separate development, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has described his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh as "very productive.