The Israeli army's directives urge civilians in the northern Strip to relocate to known shelters west of Gaza City, allowing passage through specific roads in Khan Younis.
However, these instructions have instilled chaos and fear among civilians, raising concerns about the safety of suggested areas amid the relentless airstrikes targeting the entire strip from north to south.
Challenges have emerged as areas previously marked as safe have been repeatedly hit, leaving civilians in a perilous situation despite the guidance provided by the Israeli military.
A firsthand report from Deir el-Balah in central Gaza paints a distressing picture, revealing heavy Israeli bombardment leading to substantial casualties, including women and children. The area, previously considered safe by the Israeli army, now shelters displaced individuals, with survivors struggling to rescue the injured amidst significant destruction.
The director of the European Hospital in Khan Younis described the current situation as catastrophic, highlighting the challenges faced by medical staff due to the influx of injured individuals and a lack of equipment. The hospital has become overwhelmed, leaving many injured on the streets, awaiting urgent medical attention.
The escalating Israeli violence overnight and into the early hours of the day has intensified in various Gaza regions. Despite being designated as safe areas by the Israeli military, cities like Rafah witnessed residential home targeting, resulting in deaths and injuries among Palestinians. In addition, continuous artillery shelling and airstrikes in Khan Younis have caused extensive destruction, including the tragic loss of an entire family, with 13 people killed.