The United Nations Palestinian Refugee Agency (UNRWA) reports that over one million people have been displaced from Rafah, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Rafah, located on the southern edge of the Gaza Strip, had sheltered around 1 million Palestinians fleeing Israeli assaults from other areas. The Israeli military has been conducting operations in Rafah since early May to target Hamas fighters and infrastructure, advising civilians to relocate to a humanitarian zone 20 kilometers away. However, many Palestinians feel unsafe wherever they move within the Gaza Strip.
In Khan Younis, thousands of displaced families are sheltering in damaged or destroyed facilities. UNRWA is providing essential services under increasingly challenging conditions, describing the situation as "unspeakable." The continuous displacement highlights the vulnerability of civilians amidst ongoing military operations.
Recent satellite analysis by the United Nations satellite analysis agency, UNOSAT, reveals that more than half of Gaza's structures have been damaged or destroyed since the conflict intensified eight months ago. Preliminary data shows over 137,000 buildings affected, with 36,591 structures completely destroyed and many others severely or moderately damaged. This widespread destruction impacts around 55% of all structures in the Gaza Strip.
UNRWA and other aid organizations continue to provide critical assistance to displaced populations, but the scale of damage and ongoing military operations present significant challenges. Thousands of families in Khan Younis depend on the agency's support amid deteriorating conditions. The extensive destruction of housing and infrastructure underscores the need for a comprehensive humanitarian response.
In Khan Younis, thousands of displaced families are sheltering in damaged or destroyed facilities. UNRWA is providing essential services under increasingly challenging conditions, describing the situation as "unspeakable." The continuous displacement highlights the vulnerability of civilians amidst ongoing military operations.
Recent satellite analysis by the United Nations satellite analysis agency, UNOSAT, reveals that more than half of Gaza's structures have been damaged or destroyed since the conflict intensified eight months ago. Preliminary data shows over 137,000 buildings affected, with 36,591 structures completely destroyed and many others severely or moderately damaged. This widespread destruction impacts around 55% of all structures in the Gaza Strip.
UNRWA and other aid organizations continue to provide critical assistance to displaced populations, but the scale of damage and ongoing military operations present significant challenges. Thousands of families in Khan Younis depend on the agency's support amid deteriorating conditions. The extensive destruction of housing and infrastructure underscores the need for a comprehensive humanitarian response.
