Thousands of residents in Khan Younis, Gaza, are fleeing their homes after Israel announced a new military operation aimed at rooting out Hamas militants. The sudden escalation has left many, like Amal Abu Yahia, scrambling for safety. Amal, who lost her husband to an earlier Israeli airstrike, is now on her fourth displacement with her children, uncertain where to turn for refuge.
The situation is dire in the al-Mawasi camp, where many displaced families are crowding into already overflowing shelters. Philippe Lazzarini from the UN refugee agency reports that over 75,000 people have been displaced in recent days alone. Families are arriving with only the bare essentials, struggling to find safe places amid the chaos.
International hopes for peace are now focused on upcoming ceasefire talks in Cairo or Doha. The US, Egypt, and Qatar are urging both sides to return to negotiations. As the conflict intensifies, daily life for residents remains fraught with uncertainty and fear.
