How Gazans deal with displacement
Date
7/23/2024 8:18:08 AM
(MENAFN) In early July, the Israeli army commanded approximately 80,000 residents of Gaza City, located in the northern part of the strip, to evacuate to the south. Concurrently, residents in extensive areas of Khan Younis were also instructed to leave. However, the pressing question remains: where can they go? Over the past nine months, Palestinians in Gaza have been forced to uproot repeatedly, seeking refuge in so-called safe zones. These areas are fraught with danger, lacking adequate services, plagued by diseases, and under constant threat of airstrikes. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) now estimates that nine out of ten people in Gaza, equating to 1.9 million individuals, are internally displaced. Many of these individuals have faced displacement multiple times, exacerbating their plight.
The Israeli military asserts that these “evacuations” are meant to shield civilians from ongoing hostilities. However, international observers argue that even during wartime, evacuations must comply with stringent regulations, which they claim are being overlooked in Gaza. In this week’s edition of Beyond The Headlines, host Nada AlTaher delves into the crisis, featuring firsthand accounts from those affected. Dr. Majed Jaber recounts his harrowing experience of evacuating from the European Gaza Hospital, highlighting the severe challenges faced by medical professionals and patients alike. Additionally, Hisham Mhanna, Gaza spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross, provides insight into the humanitarian conditions on the ground. Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, also weighs in, offering a broader perspective on the human rights implications of the ongoing conflict.
The narrative emerging from Gaza is one of relentless displacement and enduring hardship. Despite the purported intent of evacuations to safeguard civilians, the reality for those on the ground is one of persistent danger and instability. The accounts shared in Beyond The Headlines underscore the dire circumstances faced by Gazans as they navigate an environment where safety remains an elusive goal.
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