Mass Shelter Operation Begins Amid Famine Fears
Israel announced plans to relocate residents of Gaza from combat zones to southern areas starting Sunday, providing tents and shelter equipment through UN-backed relief groups. The move follows warnings of catastrophic hunger in the war-torn enclave, home to 2.2 million people.
‘Safety First’ or Escalation? 🤔
The Israeli military claims the operation aims to protect civilians ahead of a potential offensive in northern Gaza City. But critics argue forced displacement could worsen humanitarian conditions, with the UN reporting ‘apocalyptic’ food shortages affecting 96% of families.
Kerem Shalom Crossing: Aid Gateway 🚚
Shelter supplies will enter Gaza via the Kerem Shalom border crossing after Israeli inspections. International organizations are scrambling to coordinate logistics, with one aid worker telling us: ‘This isn’t relocation – it’s survival mode.’
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