Dozens of Gazan families are on the move along the coastal road between Gaza City and the south, carrying their belongings in tents and bags, as Israel’s bombardment of residential buildings intensifies.
Following an evacuation order for Gaza City, families—including children and the elderly—navigate dusty highways under the shadow of towering apartments that have come under siege. Many paused to gather water and check on relatives before setting off on what has become a perilous journey toward safety.
"We packed what we could and walked all day," says one mother, her tent slung over her shoulder. "We don’t know what awaits us in the south, but staying here is not an option anymore."
CGTN correspondents on the ground document scenes of neighbors helping neighbors, sharing resources, and seeking shelter in makeshift camps along the roadside. The exodus underscores the growing humanitarian emergency as residential towers and civilian areas face repeated airstrikes.
Humanitarian groups warn that without clear corridors and safe zones, the displacement of families could escalate into a full-blown crisis. Across the region, relief agencies are calling for greater access to deliver food, water, and medical aid to those uprooted by the fighting.
As the sun sets on Gaza's skyline, the coastal road becomes a lifeline for families chasing a glimmer of safety in the south—amid uncertainty and the rumble of distant bombardment.
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