Israeli forces dropped leaflets ordering people to evacuate and launched a military offensive in May in the eastern part of Rafah.
GAZA - Gaza residents have been uprooted time and again during the more than seven months of Israel’s invasion and bombardment. Facing the prospect of having to pack up and flee once more, some in Rafah are putting off leaving, at least for now.
Israeli forces dropped leaflets ordering people to evacuate and launched a military offensive in May in the eastern part of Rafah, and they have been advancing yard-by-yard deeper into the city. The UN’s top courtSome in western Rafah are waiting to see what comes next before getting out. Others have even fled and returned, having found neither safety nor the essentials of life elsewhere.
As Ms Samoud walked with one of her young sons on May 23, she saw trucks on the street being loaded with the belongings of families preparing to flee. With each displacement, Gaza residents must start anew, as they often can’t take much with them. Transportation costs can be hundreds of dollars.
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