Israeli Ground Offensive Traps Nearly 1 Million in Gaza City Amid Mass Displacement

Gaza City, home to nearly one million residents, is experiencing devastating Israeli military operations that have led to widespread displacement, destruction, and a humanitarian crisis. Israeli forces have intensified ground assaults and aerial bombardments, targeting residential towers and neighborhoods, forcing families to flee south amid fears for their lives, with many arriving with only the clothes on their backs. UNICEF officials describe Gaza City as a 'city of fear, flight and funerals,' highlighting the dire conditions for children, many suffering from malnutrition with only 44 of 92 outpatient therapeutic feeding centers operational. The relentless attacks have destroyed entire neighborhoods and vital infrastructure, resulting in numerous civilian casualties, including children, and further exacerbating the suffering of those displaced multiple times. Humanitarian workers warn that the crisis is a direct consequence of deliberate military choices and call for urgent international action to protect civilians and enable aid delivery. Despite the exodus, some residents remain, unwilling or unable to leave their homes amid the ongoing violence and lack of safe refuge in the enclave.