The Israeli offensive in Rafah, Gaza has led to a large-scale displacement of Gazans, with hundreds of thousands fleeing to seek shelter in new tent camps. Conditions in the new encampments are described as miserable due to shortages of food, clean water, and bathrooms. The population in UNRWA facilities in Khan Younis has increased by 36%, with families living among rubble in damaged schools. UNRWA colleagues are providing support, but challenges include scarce water, fuel, and sanitary resources. Israel's operation in Rafah has caused flattened buildings and widespread destruction, displacing nearly a million people and sealing off the territory to outside aid.
Israel’s latest assault in Gaza — from the last, desperate refuge for Palestinians in Rafah to the devastated refugee camps of the north — have displaced nearly a million people, according to the U.N., and further sealed off the territory to outside aid. https://t.co/TldbIahrnc
Flattened buildings, widespread destruction: This is what Israel's "limited operation" in Rafah looks like / @YardenMichaeli & @avischarf https://t.co/U3bRJO9NLp
In Khan Younis, @UNRWA colleagues continue to support the community, providing sanitation, water, waste collection and guidance. But the challenges are immense, including scarce water, fuel and sanitary resources. Safe & unimpeded access is needed NOW to protect people in #Gaza https://t.co/3wr0JPIIvQ
Over the past two weeks, hundreds of thousands of people have fled #Rafah in a chaotic exodus, seeking shelter in new tent camps. https://t.co/ZzZexN8pMI
"Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing" Rafah "have encountered miserable conditions in their new encampments and shelters. Shortages of food, clean water and bathrooms have made the experience of relocating particularly dreadful." https://t.co/4e50GonfEz
After evacuation orders from #Rafah, the population in @UNRWA facilities in Khan Younis alone has increased by 36%. Photos taken yesterday show families living among rubble in damaged schools, lacking tents, essential services & vital supplies. No place is safe in the #GazaStrip https://t.co/E5t2Qx6q7u
Before and after satellite images show large-scale displacement of Gazans from Rafah after the Israeli offensive. #Israel #Gaza #Rafah Read more: https://t.co/bpjJaecmlp https://t.co/gSH06bcSse