Mass Displacement and Rising Death Toll in Gaza Amid Continued Israeli Assaults
Thousands flee central Gaza as Israeli forces intensify operations, exacerbating humanitarian crisis and health emergencies.
- Israeli forces have captured nearly the entire Gaza Strip after 10 months of conflict, leading to mass evacuations.
- The UN reports that 86% of Gaza is now under Israeli evacuation orders, with thousands fleeing to overcrowded areas.
- Health officials have declared a polio epidemic in Gaza, with poor sanitation and limited access to water worsening conditions.
- Efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have stalled, with both Israel and Hamas blaming each other for the lack of progress.
- Over 39,000 Palestinians and 330 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the conflict began, with significant civilian casualties.