In the midst of ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, residents in Gaza are seeking shelter and moving away from the battleground as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledges to continue the fight against Hamas. The sounds of incessant bombardment fill the air, as Israeli shells inch closer to a U.N.-run school in central Gaza, prompting thousands of people seeking refuge there to relocate once again. Israelis, too, are forced to flee for their lives, carrying the remnants of their war-torn existence in search of elusive safety.
For the residents of Gaza, the decision to move again is a crushing blow. Many had vowed never to uproot their lives once more, but the safety of their children now takes precedence. However, finding sanctuary is no easy task, as overcrowding becomes an issue and guarantees of finding a safe spot are scarce. But the alternative is unthinkable – remaining in the school while the violence intensifies is simply not an option. People yearn for safety; they do not want to meet their demise in this place.
