In the current context of heightened tensions, the northern region of Gaza finds itself at the heart of a most critical situation. Massive evacuations of Palestinians have been carried out in recent days, following an intense military offensive led by the Israeli army. Israeli authorities are talking about a significant number of people evacuated, without specifying concrete figures.
This increase in the intensity of the conflict results from what the Israeli army describes as a resurgence of Hamas in the region. The humanitarian consequences are alarming, with a shortage of medicine, food and fuel reported by local health authorities. Residents, already displaced on several occasions, are being forced to flee again following a series of military evacuation orders.
In the Jabalya area, in northern Gaza, Israeli forces claim to have apprehended more than 200 militants. This region is home to a large refugee camp that has been the target of massive bombing since October 5. Residents report devastating scenes, with bodies strewn on the roads, people starving and road infrastructure badly damaged. According to local authorities in Gaza, more than 770 people were killed and a thousand injured in the Jabalya camp during this offensive, forcing thousands to flee.
On Wednesday, Israel claimed to have expelled more than 20,000 residents of Jabalya in 24 hours. These figures raise doubts as to their veracity, and it is essential to remain cautious in their validation. The situation in Gaza is alarming, and international efforts are urgently needed to end this violence and protect the civilian population.
It is imperative that the international community act decisively to end this cycle of violence and establish a lasting peace process in the region. The suffering of civilians, forced displacement and loss of life must end. In such a tragic context, the search for diplomatic solutions and respect for international humanitarian law are more essential than ever to guarantee the security and dignity of all the inhabitants of the region.