Exodus from the Border Town
More than 80,000 Palestinians have fled the southern Gaza town of Rafah as Israeli airstrikes intensify, the United Nations has said. The exodus represents around half of Rafah’s population, and is the largest movement of people since the start of the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Dire Conditions
Those fleeing Rafah are facing dire conditions, with many forced to seek shelter in schools and mosques. The UN has warned that the situation is rapidly deteriorating and that thousands of people are at risk of being displaced.
The Israeli military has said that it is targeting Hamas militants in Rafah, but the UN has expressed concern that civilians are being killed and injured in the strikes. The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire to allow humanitarian access to the town.
International Pressure
The mass exodus from Rafah has put international pressure on Israel to end its offensive. The United States has called for a humanitarian pause to allow civilians to leave the town, while the European Union has expressed grave concern about the situation.
Israel has said that it is committed to minimizing civilian casualties, but it has warned that it will continue to target Hamas militants in Rafah.
Exodus Continues
As the Israeli airstrikes continue, the exodus from Rafah is expected to continue. The UN has warned that the situation is becoming unsustainable and that urgent action is needed to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
- More than 80,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah
- The exodus represents around half of the town’s population
- Those fleeing are facing dire conditions
- The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire
- The international community is putting pressure on Israel to end its offensive
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