Bisina SomtoThe United Nations (UN) has reported that over 260,000 people have been compelled to flee their homes in the beleaguered Gaza Strip, as relentless Israeli attacks from air, land, and sea continue to devastate the Palestinian enclave.
The escalating violence has resulted in a staggering loss of life on both sides since Hamas initiated a surprise assault, triggering Israel’s retaliatory bombing campaign.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe UN humanitarian agency, OCHA, issued a chilling update, stating that “over 263,934 people in Gaza are believed to have fled their homes.” This number is anticipated to increase as the conflict rages on, creating a dire humanitarian crisis.
It’s essential to note that approximately 3,000 individuals had already been displaced before the recent escalation, highlighting the persistent instability in the region.
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The toll on human life is staggering. With more than 1,000 casualties in Israel, it marks the deadliest attack in the nation’s 75-year history. Meanwhile, Gaza officials have reported an estimated 900 deaths since the onset of the air strikes.
The relentless bombing campaign has not only claimed lives but also laid waste to countless homes. OCHA has confirmed that more than 1,000 housing units have been obliterated, and 560 others have suffered such extensive damage that they are now uninhabitable.
To escape the devastation, nearly 175,500 displaced individuals have sought refuge in 88 schools operated by the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.
An additional 14,500 have found shelter in government schools, while almost 74,000 are struggling to make do with the hospitality of friends and neighbours or the limited sanctuary of churches and other facilities.
The sheer number of displaced persons within Gaza is unprecedented and reminiscent of the mass displacements witnessed during the 50-day hostilities in 2014.
OCHA has sounded the alarm, emphasizing that meeting basic needs is becoming increasingly challenging for those who have managed to avoid displacement, as essential services have been severely disrupted.
In a distressing turn of events, Israel has imposed a “complete siege” on the already blockaded Gaza Strip, severely restricting the flow of food, water, fuel, and electricity.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern, warning that these measures will exacerbate an already dire humanitarian situation, leaving countless civilians struggling to survive in the midst of this devastating conflict.
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