Israel Intensifies Gaza City Strikes Amid Mass Evacuation Orders, UN Warns Humanitarian Crisis

Israel has escalated airstrikes on Gaza City, aiming to capture what it claims is Hamas' last stronghold, and has ordered nearly one million residents to evacuate south to an area designated as a 'humanitarian zone.' Despite these orders, Gaza residents face dire conditions with no safe or viable shelter options, as overcrowded camps like Mawasi lack adequate resources, and many displaced families cannot afford transportation or housing. The UN and humanitarian agencies have condemned the situation, highlighting that neither northern nor southern Gaza offers safety, and warning that the intensified offensive amidst a declared famine risks deepening the humanitarian catastrophe. Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed and at risk of collapse, while aid efforts remain insufficient due to ongoing restrictions. Civilians continue to suffer from repeated displacements, starvation, and violence, with international bodies urging protection of health infrastructure and civilians. Israel's military campaign and its effects have drawn international criticism amid fears for Gaza's future as the offensive intensifies.