The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have repeatedly ordered mass evacuations as its troops return to badly destroyed areas where they previously fought Hamas militants.
The Israeli Army ordered on Sunday more evacuations in the city of Khan Yunisin southern Gaza, after a deadly air attack against a school converted into a shelter in which dozens of people died.
Israel claimed to have attacked a militant command post, killing 19 fighters. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have repeatedly ordered mass evacuations as its troops return to badly destroyed areas where they previously fought Hamas militants.
Most of Gaza’s 2.3 million inhabitants have been displaced by warwhich has already lasted more than 10 months. “This is my fifth or sixth displacement,” said Mohammad Ashour, displaced from Jabaliaand added that he doesn’t know where to go next.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians live in tents with few services or have sought refuge in places like the school attacked on Saturday. The Palestinians claim that No part of the besieged territory seems safe.
Israel accuses Hamas of hiding among civilians
The latest evacuation orders apply to areas of Khan Younis, including parts of an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone from which, according to the IDF, rockets were fired.
Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of hide among the civilian population and launch attacks from residential areas. Khan Yunis, the second largest city in Gaza, suffered widespread destruction during an air and ground offensive earlier this year.
The Gaza Health Ministry affirms that the number of Palestinians killed in this war is approaching 40,000. Humanitarian aid groups have struggled to cope the humanitarian crisis in the territory, while international experts have warned of famine.
Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been trying for months to mediate to achieve a ceasefire and the return of the approximately 110 remaining hostagesa third of whom are believed to have died.
Meanwhile, the conflict has threatened with triggering a regional warsince Israel has exchanged shots with Iran and its militant allies throughout the region.
