Displacement in Gaza: Civilians Seek Shelter as Bombardment Intensifies

In recent days, tens of thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have sought shelter after intensified airstrikes and ground bombardments forced many to abandon homes. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reported that approximately 140,000 residents have moved into private shelters or makeshift housing while seeking safety from ongoing military operations. The displacement adds to a growing humanitarian crisis where thousands of families are scrambling to find space, water, and basic services as the sound of bombardment echoes across neighborhoods. UNRWA researchers are monitoring the situation closely and underscore the urgency of protecting civilians amid a rapidly shifting pattern of displacement. (UNRWA)