<p>Iraqi forces reportedly advanced against Islamic State and recaptured the strategic neighborhood of al-Makawi</a> on July 2, according to Iraqi Special Operations Forces</a>.</p><p>The forces also recaptured Bilal al-Habashi mosque near al-Nujaifi street in Old Mosul, the Federal Police commander</a> said.</p><p>This footage was shared by Iraqi Federal Police and described as showing civilians evacuated as Iraqi forces advanced against Islamic State in Old Mosul. Credit: Iraqi Federal Police via Storyful</p><br />
