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Gaza's southern city of Rafah—once a sanctuary for over a million Palestinians fleeing Israel's military offensive—has become a 'ghost town,' as described by UN officials. Over 450,000 residents of Gaza have been forcibly displaced in just one week, following Israeli evacuation orders. This marks the latest chapter in a conflict that escalated in October 2023, leaving families with nowhere left to run.
In Khan Yunis, a school-turned-shelter now hosts desperate families. One displaced resident told CGTN, 'We’ve seen death many times. We are desperate.' The UN warns of a collapsing humanitarian system as resources dwindle and safe zones vanish.
Rafah, bordering Egypt, was Gaza’s final haven. Now, rubble-lined streets and overcrowded shelters paint a grim reality. With no resolution in sight, the world watches as civilians bear the brunt of a crisis with no easy answers.
