As Israeli forces ramp up their operations in the Gaza Strip, a new wave of displacement is sweeping through northern Gaza. Israeli tanks have advanced further into Beit Lahiya, prompting dozens of families to flee their homes in search of safety.
Palestinian health officials reported that at least 10 people were killed and several others injured in an Israeli air strike targeting a school in the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. The attack occurred amidst heightened military activity, with Israeli forces ordering more evacuations across the region.
Residents express growing fears of permanent displacement, describing the situation as a plan of \"ethnic cleansing.\" Ahmed, a displaced man from Jabalia, shared his experience, highlighting the relentless bombardment aimed at forcing residents out of their communities.
Since the commencement of operations on October 5, Palestinian authorities have reported that no aid has reached areas like Jabalia, Beit Lahiya, or Beit Hanoun, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. In response, the Israeli military states that the actions are necessary to clear areas of Hamas militants who have regrouped.
Meanwhile, the conflict has spilled over into Lebanon, where fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah continues. On Thursday, multiple air strikes in Lebanon resulted in the deaths of eight people and injuries to 22 others, including Lebanese soldiers and UN peacekeepers. In Baalbek's Harfouche area, an air strike killed a woman, while a drone attack near a Sidon army checkpoint claimed three lives.
The ongoing violence underscores the deepening regional tensions and the urgent need for humanitarian intervention to support affected families and restore peace.
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More families stream out of N Gaza, as Israeli tanks push deeper
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