Israel Says Expecting 1 Million Gazans to Flee New Offensive
Israel expects up to one million Palestinians to flee Gaza City amid military operations, with 70,000 already displaced from northern Gaza, according to Israeli defense officials.
- On September 3, officials indicated that a forthcoming military operation in Gaza City could force the displacement of approximately one million Palestinians.
- The offensive comes after almost two years of conflict that began with a 2023 assault by Hamas, which sparked the war and led to numerous casualties and widespread displacement.
- Approximately 70,000 Palestinians have already evacuated northern Gaza as Israeli forces intensify their preparations to capture Gaza City, the largest urban area within the Palestinian territory.
- According to reliable figures from Gaza's health ministry, over 63,700 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have died as a result of Israel's military response, while demonstrations in Jerusalem demand a ceasefire and the release of hostages amid growing concerns about escalating military actions.
- The displacement and offensive indicate escalating humanitarian challenges in Gaza, with authorities planning a new humanitarian area to protect displaced populations amid mounting global concern.
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Israel has launched a major ground operation in Gaza City, a months after its government approved a plan to take over the city despite the objections of military leaders and hostage families. “Gaza is burning,” Defense Minister Israel Katz tweeted. “The IDF strikes with an iron fist at the terrorist infrastructure and IDF soldiers are fighting bravely to create the conditions for the release of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas. We will not r…
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