The already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza has intensified dramatically, following new evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military for several districts in Gaza City. The指令, delivered in leaflets and audio messages, has sent a fresh wave of panic through a population already shattered by nine months of relentless conflict.
Residents of the Sabra, Rimal, Tal al-Hawa, and al-Daraj areas were told to immediately head south to the central Gaza Strip via designated "safe routes." This has triggered chaotic scenes as displaced families, many living in makeshift tents, are once again forced to flee with their few remaining belongings.
A City Under Siege and a Deepening Crisis
Gaza City, once a bustling urban centre, now lies in ruins. The latest offensive has cut off the few remaining functional hospitals and has severely hampered the work of aid organisations struggling to operate under fire. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that the evacuation zone includes key medical facilities, leaving the wounded and sick with nowhere to turn.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) stated the operation targets Hamas infrastructure, alleging that the militant group is regrouping in the city. However, the human cost is staggering. Local health officials report a soaring death toll, with many victims being women and children caught in the crossfire.
Aid Access at a Standstill
The vital flow of humanitarian aid remains strangled. The nearby Kerem Shalom crossing, a crucial conduit for supplies, is operating at a fraction of its capacity due to ongoing security concerns and logistical nightmares. This has left over two million people facing severe shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies.
International aid agencies have issued increasingly desperate pleas for a ceasefire and safe, unfettered access to deliver life-saving assistance. The United Nations has warned that the population is on the brink of a full-blown famine, with infectious diseases spreading rapidly in overcrowded and unsanitary displacement camps.
The international community watches with growing alarm as the violence shows no sign of abating, and the prospects for a lasting peace deal appear more distant than ever.
