Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip have resulted in more than 40 Palestinian fatalities and numerous injuries. Rescue teams are diligently working to save those trapped under the rubble.
According to hospital sources as reported by Al Jazeera, at least 47 Palestinians have lost their lives in the Israeli assaults in Gaza since morning. Among the casualties are 28 individuals from Gaza City, where the Israeli army has initiated a ground invasion and intensified its airstrikes in a bid to seize control of the main urban area.
As the Israeli military continues its bombardment on Gaza City, a fresh warning has been issued announcing plans to target additional besieged regions. Spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated, “Urgent warning to all those who have not yet evacuated the Gaza Port area and the Remal neighborhood… and the tents adjacent to it on Amin al-Husseini Street. The army will imminently strike the building due to the presence of Hamas terrorist infrastructure inside or nearby.”
The Israeli military asserted on Wednesday that over 700,000 Palestinians have evacuated the Gaza City vicinity. Contrarily, the UN humanitarian agency OCHA reported a lower figure, estimating that 388,400 individuals have been displaced from Gaza’s northern regions since mid-August, with the majority originating from Gaza City.
Khalil Abu Daher shared his ordeal of being forced to flee Gaza City amidst the intense bombardment. Recounting his journey to the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, he expressed, “This was a journey of death. They have razed our homes and structures, and now we find ourselves here.”
Amidst the chaos, people have sought refuge in southern areas, only to face continued targeting by Israeli forces. Randa Musleh, who relocated to Khan Yunis from Gaza City, emphasized the lack of alternatives, stating, “We had no other choice… People assured us of no charges here, amidst the desert and the cemetery.”
Living conditions in these makeshift settlements are harsh, with limited access to basic necessities. Musleh highlighted the challenges, “There is no water here, and my children walk about four kilometers to fetch water… And we are in the desert, with scorpions and snakes.”
The emotional toll is evident as families grapple with their circumstances. Umm Muhammad Abu Shahla, displaced from Beit Lahia, expressed the despair felt by many, “We are amidst the cemetery, devoid of vitality… We coexist with the deceased, and our situation mirrors theirs.”
Amidst the grim reality, Abu Shahla voiced a sentiment of resignation after enduring prolonged conflict, “Let them obliterate the entire Gaza Strip with a nuclear strike so we can find peace.”