The streets of central and eastern Rafah are currently deserted as civilians who had sought refuge in the area are evacuating following calls from the Israeli military. One school, previously turned into a shelter for displaced Palestinians, now stands empty and abandoned. Tents that once housed thousands of displaced people have vanished from the neighborhood streets.
Abu Hesham, a street vendor in Rafah, described the situation as dire, stating that there is a noticeable absence of people on the streets. Despite being displaced from the north, Hesham and others remain in Rafah to earn a living, emphasizing the necessity to stay for sustenance.
