Families Leave Khan Yunis as Israel Bombs Gaza

Khan Younis, Gaza – A new wave of bombings and military operations by Israel has struck the city of Khan Younis, with reports indicating that the area has become increasingly uninhabitable. Al-Jazeera's correspondent described the city as a "wasteland," with approximately 30 bombings occurring in just a few hours overnight. As evacuation orders continue to sweep across the Gaza Strip, families are repeatedly displaced, struggling to return to their homes. Eyewitness accounts reveal that many are fleeing in vehicles, on foot, and even using donkey carts, as they navigate congested escape routes. The situation has become dire for residents like Ghazi Abu Daka, who shared that his family has been forced to flee four times due to the ongoing violence. He lamented the lack of safe havens, stating, “Every day there is war. Every day there are rockets.” The recent escalation in bombings coincided with a joint statement from the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, which called for renewed negotiations between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending the conflict and securing the release of Israeli prisoners. Despite international calls for a ceasefire, the U.S. has continued to support Israel's military actions, providing weapons and backing its campaign. French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for the negotiations, while protests in the U.S. have called for an arms embargo against Israel. Vice President Kamala Harris, however, has clarified that she does not support such measures, highlighting the complexities of the ongoing crisis.