The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has reported that nearly 79,000 individuals have fled the southern city of Rafah in Gaza since the start of an Israeli offensive in the area. The situation in Rafah has escalated rapidly, with reports of intense bombardment causing extreme fear among the residents.
According to UNRWA's communications officer, the city of Rafah has become a daily scene of forcibly displaced families seeking safety from the ongoing violence. The Israeli military initiated the offensive by instructing Palestinians in parts of eastern Rafah to evacuate on Monday. Since then, the situation has worsened, with Israel's attacks expanding from airstrikes to ground operations.
The escalation of violence in Rafah has led to a dire humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people fleeing their homes in search of safety. The UNRWA is working tirelessly to provide assistance to those affected by the conflict and is calling for immediate action to protect civilians in the area.
The international community has expressed concern over the situation in Rafah, with calls for a ceasefire and efforts to de-escalate the conflict. The ongoing violence in the region underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to prevent further suffering and displacement of innocent civilians.
