May 11th 2024.
Over the past week, the city of Rafah in Gaza has been experiencing a mass exodus as approximately 150,000 residents have fled in fear of a potential Israeli attack. This information was shared by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees on Saturday. However, the Israel Defense Forces have reported that an estimated 300,000 people have followed evacuation orders since the beginning of the week. It should be noted that this statement has yet to be verified by independent sources.
In response to the escalating tension, Israel has expanded its evacuation calls to include not only residents of Rafah, but also those in the center and other areas of the city. These individuals have been advised to relocate to the nearby town of Al-Mawasi, which is situated along the beautiful Mediterranean coast. It appears that the Israeli army is preparing for a larger operation to eliminate Hamas, although there have been increasing pleas to refrain from such actions. Even the United Nations and the United States, who are known to be Israel's main supporters, have urged for a more peaceful approach.
As a result of these developments, families all over the city have been frantically packing their belongings in preparation for a potential evacuation. According to an employee of UNRWA, the streets have become noticeably emptier. In fact, as of the previous day, it was reported that 110,000 Palestinians had already left Rafah, which is located near the border of Egypt.
The impact of Israel's evacuation orders extends beyond Rafah, as approximately 300,000 people in other parts of the coastal strip have also been affected. This information was shared by UNRWA, highlighting the widespread impact of the current situation. It is a concerning and delicate situation, and all eyes are now on Israel's next move.
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