On July 27, 2024, the Israeli military issued new evacuation orders for parts of southern Gaza, including areas previously designated as humanitarian zones. The orders primarily affect Khan Younis and parts of Muwasi, a makeshift tent camp where thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) cited intelligence about Hamas activities and rocket launches from these areas as the reason for the evacuation.According to the United Nations, over 180,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the past four days due to intense fighting around Khan Younis. The Israeli army claims to have killed nearly 100 terrorists and recovered the bodies of 5 hostages during operations in the area.The evacuation orders are being communicated through various means, including SMS messages, voice recordings, phone calls, Arabic-language media broadcasts, and flyers. However, the shrinking ‘safe’ areas are becoming increasingly crowded, with over 1.8 million Palestinians – more than half of Gaza’s pre-war population – now concentrated in these zones.The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with the designated safe areas lacking basic amenities such as water, electricity, and adequate medical facilities. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that at least 70 people have been killed in recent airstrikes on these areas.Since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, over 39,000 Palestinians have been killed, including many women and children. The international community, including the UN, has condemned Israel’s policy of displacing large numbers of civilians and criticized military attacks on areas previously declared as safe zones.As the crisis deepens, there appears to be no immediate end in sight to the conflict, with both sides continuing to engage in military operations and civilian populations bearing the brunt of the violence.
Key points
- Israeli military orders new evacuations in southern Gaza, including previously designated ‘safe’ areas.
- Over 180,000 Palestinians displaced in the past four days due to intense fighting.
- Humanitarian crisis worsens with 1.
- Death toll since October 2023 exceeds 39,000 Palestinians, with ongoing military operations.
8 million Palestinians crowded into shrinking ‘safe’ areas lacking basic amenities.
Contradictions👾While Israel designates certain areas as ‘humanitarian zones’, it continues to conduct military operations in these areas, citing Hamas activities.
👾The Israeli military claims to be taking measures to mitigate harm to civilians, yet the civilian death toll and displacement continue to rise significantly.
