Recent developments in northern Gaza have seen a significant number of Palestinians being evacuated by the Israeli military, although specific figures have not been disclosed. The evacuation comes amidst an intensified military offensive by Israel in response to what it claims is a resurgence of Hamas activity in the region.
Health officials have raised concerns about the dire situation in northern Gaza, describing it as being at a 'breaking point' due to shortages of essential supplies such as medicine, food, and fuel. The ongoing conflict has particularly impacted the residents of Jabalya, a northern Gaza area that has been heavily targeted by Israeli forces since October 5.
The Israeli military has reported the apprehension of over 200 militants in Jabalya, which is home to a large refugee camp. The violence in the region has resulted in a devastating toll, with reports of bodies scattered on roads, severe food shortages leading to starvation, and extensive damage to infrastructure.
Gaza officials have reported a high number of casualties, with over 770 people killed and a thousand others wounded during the offensive. Thousands more have been displaced from their homes, adding to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
Israel announced that it had conducted the evacuation of more than 20,000 individuals from Jabalya within a 24-hour period. However, the exact numbers provided by the Israeli military have not been independently verified.
