The United Nations reported on October 11 that more than 338,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip. “The cumulative number of displaced people increased by 30 percent over the past 24 hours,” the UN statement said.
In the southern city of Khan Younis, the aftermath of intense bombardment has left entire blocks reduced to rubble. Amid the ruins, residents sift through debris, searching for any remnants of their former lives.
Abdul Rahman Obaid, a local resident, stood amidst the devastation clutching a cat he had rescued. “I’ve got nothing left after the bombing, but this cat,” he told CGTN Stringer during an interview. His words reflect the profound loss and resilience of those affected by the conflict.
The streets of Khan Younis echo with the sounds of shovels and calls for assistance as communities band together to find shelter and basic necessities. With homes destroyed and resources scarce, daily survival has become a collective struggle.
The escalating displacement highlights the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and a resolution to the ongoing conflict. As global attention turns to the region, the stories of individuals like Obaid underscore the human toll of the strife in the Gaza Strip.
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