Israel Plans Gaza City Expulsion Amid Deadly Strikes
The situation in Gaza has taken another devastating turn. The Israeli military announced it is preparing to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza City, claiming the move is intended “to ensure their safety.” But on the ground, reports tell a very different story. Health officials say at least 40 people were killed in the latest attacks, including a baby girl who was inside a tent with her parents in what had been designated as a safe zone.
The announcement comes just days after Israel signaled its intention to launch a new offensive to seize control of Gaza City, the largest urban area in the enclave. This has fueled international concern, especially as previous offensives have already displaced most of the population, killed tens of thousands, and triggered famine conditions. The military says tents and shelter supplies will begin to be provided before the mass relocation, but it has not said when the expulsion will start.
Despite these assurances, Israel has repeatedly bombed areas it had previously declared safe. Saturday’s strike on al-Muwasi—an area officially marked as a humanitarian zone—killed the infant, her parents, and others seeking refuge. “Two and a half months, what has she done?” one grieving neighbor asked, pointing to the innocence of the child whose life was cut short.
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Al-Muwasi, now overcrowded after previous displacements, is facing relentless bombardment. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the offensive will expand not only into Gaza City but also into central refugee camps and possibly into the very zones where people had been told to seek safety. According to civil defense officials, many residents are enduring extreme hunger and thirst, with some neighborhoods like Zeitun described as unlivable. One local resident summed it up grimly: “We don’t know the taste of sleep.”
Aid agencies say the blockade on supplies has left families starving. In just the past day, eleven people, including children, died from malnutrition. That brings the total number of starvation-related deaths in Gaza to more than 250 since the siege began. Even Mahmoud Suhail al-Dabbeh, a 16-year-old with cerebral palsy, succumbed to hunger on Saturday. His funeral at al-Shifa Hospital became another painful reminder of the crisis.
The Israeli military insists it follows international law, but rights groups—including some within Israel—accuse it of committing war crimes and even genocide. International relief groups are being told tents will be allowed through the Kerem Shalom crossing, though aid has often been blocked or delayed under Israeli inspection. The United Nations has expressed concern that any new forced displacement will only deepen the suffering, warning that no area in Gaza can be considered truly safe.
Meanwhile, anger is growing inside Israel itself. Protests calling for the release of hostages and an end to the war are spreading, with businesses, universities, and municipalities backing a nationwide strike. Families of hostages fear the coming offensive could endanger their loved ones even further.
As the violence escalates and plans for mass expulsions advance, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza continues to deepen. Families who were told to flee are being bombed in so-called safe zones, children are dying of starvation, and civilians are left wondering if anywhere in the enclave can offer even the faintest hope of safety.
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