In the face of escalating Israeli military operations, thousands of Palestinian families continue to flee the northern Gaza Strip amid dire humanitarian conditions and transportation shortages. On average, the journey south costs more than $3,000, according to UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA, making it out of reach for many. Along the densely populated coastal al-Rashid Road, thousands of residents are lining up to escape, following Israeli military evacuation orders, in a grueling trek to the central and southern parts of the enclave. A UN News correspondent was there and documented scenes of suffering as displaced people made the journey on foot. While some were dragging carts loaded with their belongings, others – including women and children – were trying to take a break after long hours of walking. The Gaza Valley Bridge in the central Gaza Strip has been overcrowded due to the influx.
Gazans flee ‘death and devastation’ with no transportation or means of shelter | UN News
