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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.
"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.
