Iran Press/ West Asia: “Over the decades, Palestinian civilians have been caught up in wars and conflicts far too many times,” Lazzarini stated on X.
“Just in the past few days, more than 75,000 people have been displaced in southwest Gaza.”
He pointed out that Israeli authorities issued additional evacuation orders overnight, forcing more individuals to flee “again and again.” Many of those escaping are only able to carry their children, with some managing to bring only a small bag containing their entire lives.
“They are heading to overcrowded shelters that are already overflowing with families. They have lost everything and need everything,” Lazzarini said. “Unlike in other wars, the people of Gaza are trapped and have nowhere to go.”
The Israeli army issued evacuation orders late Saturday and early Sunday for residents in the Gaza Strip, including the latest order for a “humanitarian safe zone” in Khan Younis. This marks the third time in about a week that evacuation orders have expanded in Khan Younis, where a military offensive was announced on Friday.
Despite appeals from mediators, including Egypt, the United States, and Qatar, to halt hostilities and negotiate a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement, Israel continues its military operations in Gaza. Since the onset of the conflict, nearly 39,800 people have been killed, following a cross-border attack by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas.
With over ten months of conflict, vast areas of Gaza lie in ruins amid a crippling blockade of food, clean water, and medicine. Israel faces accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice, which has ordered it to cease military operations in Rafah, where over one million Palestinians had sought refuge before the city was invaded on May 6.
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