😢 Families in Gaza City face a race against time as Israeli forces push deeper into the eastern suburbs of Sabra, Shejaia and Tuffah. After a night of intense shelling by aerial strikes and tanks, many parents are packing up the last of their belongings and heading west or south, hoping to find safety.
According to residents, roads and homes were torn apart by blasts near Jabalia in the north, while tents and temporary shelters sprung up along the coast and near Al-Muwasi, turning the city into a sprawling maze of hopes and heartbreak.
Israel's military says it is targeting weapons caches and militant tunnels in what it calls the final stand of Hamas in Gaza City. Meanwhile, at least 34 people lost their lives overnight, including 18 around the city's outskirts, and dozens of families were left without a roof over their heads.
In southern Gaza, a strike hit Nasser Hospital, killing 20 people, among them journalists from Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera 🎥. The attack drew sharp criticism from UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang, who condemned the killing of civilians, medical staff and reporters as "unacceptable" and urged an immediate ceasefire and safe aid corridors.
As the conflict enters another chapter, young and old alike are on the move, carrying memories, dreams and the bare essentials. For many, there are no guarantees, only the hope that tomorrow will bring a moment of calm.
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