"Residents of Gaza are once more driven into exile due to Israeli military action, lamenting they possess nothing, having lost everything."
In the troubled region of Gaza, a temporary passage route, known as the Salah Al-Din road, has been opened by the Israeli army, allowing residents a 48-hour window to evacuate the city. This comes as the Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, declared that the army is engaged in striking terrorist infrastructure and fighting bravely to liberate hostages and defeat Hamas.
Amidst the chaos, stories of resilience and hardship emerge. Journalist and photographer Salma Kaddoumi, along with her brother and three children, evacuated from the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in Gaza City to Deir al-Balah in a 20-hour journey. The scale of the evacuations has been immense, with many Gazans fleeing the fighting due to intensified operations. Over 350,000 residents have already left, leaving about a million still living in the city and its surroundings.
Upon arrival in Deir al-Balah, Salma reported seeing crowds and not enough space to set up tents. The situation is dire, with people struggling to find basic necessities like water. Salma shared that there is difficult access to water in the center of the enclave, with people lucky to find a little.
Meanwhile, the network in Gaza remains fragile, and phones often run out of battery, making communication difficult. This has made it challenging for families to stay connected, as seen in the case of Yaser Al Rayyes, a Palestinian refugee in Concarneau, France. Yaser learned that his father has been seriously injured in an Israeli bombing. His father is currently in Al-Qods Hospital, which is located in a combat zone. Despite several attempts, Yaser was only able to communicate with his parents on March 9th.
The situation at Al-Qods Hospital is catastrophic, with no more medicine, faulty equipment, and evacuation orders ignored due to the combat zone. Yaser's father is intubated, with his cheeks and nose torn off. He needs to be evacuated from Gaza to survive.
Safaa, a 21-year-old student about to leave Gaza, shared her harrowing experience. Her house was bombed, forcing her to flee south with nowhere to go. Safaa described her situation as "speaking from 'hell'."
On the other side of the conflict, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced the launch of the ground phase of Operation "Chariots of Gideon II" in Gaza City. The operation is aimed at striking terrorist infrastructure and liberating hostages.
In the midst of this conflict, stories of bravery, resilience, and despair echo across Gaza. The situation remains tense, with the future uncertain for many.
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