As Israel’s military operations intensify in Rafah, nearly a million displaced Palestinians are facing yet another desperate scramble for safety. On May 11, Israeli authorities urged residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate to Al-Mawasi, a coastal area labeled an "expanded humanitarian zone." But for families already displaced multiple times over eight months of war, the search for security feels endless.
🚨 "The Israeli occupation army claims Al-Mawasi is a safe zone, so we’re going there," said Shaaban Shehadeh, a Gaza resident interviewed by CGTN. "We have children. We want to keep them safe." Yet even as families relocate, reports of bombs and shrapnel hitting tent shelters paint a grim reality.
🔍 Why it matters: Over 75% of Gaza’s population is now internally displaced, per UN data. Many lack access to clean water, food, and medical care. The latest evacuation order deepens fears of a prolonged humanitarian crisis—and highlights the human cost of a conflict with no clear end.
