The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate as Israeli military forces have ordered civilians to evacuate the northern Gaza Strip, amidst reports of intense strikes across the territory. According to rescuers, more than 50 people have been killed in the latest wave of violence. The evacuations come as Israel widens its offensive against Hamas rulers in Gaza, with the goal of eliminating them. This conflict has already resulted in thousands of Palestinian deaths and displaced over 75% of Gaza’s 2.3 million population.
The Israeli-Palestinian violence has been escalating since the October 7 attack, which killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in Israel. In response, Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza that has led to nearly 40,000 fatalities, with the majority being civilians, according to Gaza health officials. However, Israel estimates that at least a third of the fatalities are fighters. As the conflict rages on, concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continue to grow, with many calling for an end to the violence.
