Thousands of Palestinians are heading south from Gaza City as Israeli troops advance on the northern front. Families are piling onto al-Rashid Street, one of two evacuation corridors set up by the Israeli military for civilians, with cars and trucks crammed with mattresses, furniture, and treasured keepsakes.
Imagine the worst rush hour in Mumbai – now multiply it by 10. 🚗🚚 al-Rashid Street is at a standstill, buzzing with anxious chatter in WhatsApp groups as young parents juggle kids and bags. Many are en route to Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, hoping to find temporary refuge away from the fighting.
Displaced residents told correspondents they grabbed only urgent essentials, leaving behind homes full of memories. 💔 The journey is tense: some roads are rough, and uncertainty looms with each passing checkpoint.
Humanitarian agencies warn that central Gaza’s shelters are reaching capacity. With nightfall and colder winds approaching, locals are calling for more safe zones, medical aid, and clean water. Resources are stretched thin, but community solidarity shines through as neighbours share food, blankets, and hope.
Amid escalating tensions, these evacuees remind us that behind every movement are real lives striving for safety and peace. 🌍❤️
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Thousands of Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israeli troops advance
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