Gaza City woke on Friday to waves of strikes and explosions, forcing Palestinians to abandon homes and head for safer areas outside the enclave's largest city.
Local residents packed essential belongings before joining long lines of evacuees seeking shelter in neighboring towns and relief centers.
The mass movement comes ahead of an anticipated Israeli ground offensive designed to reoccupy Gaza City, raising concerns over civilian safety and access to basic services.
Humanitarian organizations warn that displacement is already stretching resources thin, with thousands facing uncertain conditions as they flee the strikes.
As the situation evolves, communities within and beyond Gaza are bracing for significant humanitarian and security challenges in the days ahead.
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