Gaza Bombed as UN Accuses Israel of Genocide
GAZA CITY — Before dawn on Tuesday, the Israeli military launched heavy bombardment across Gaza City and sent ground forces deeper into the territory’s largest urban centre, driving fresh waves of people from their homes.
The strikes came as a United Nations investigation released a blistering finding that Israel had committed “genocide” in the Palestinian territory, and accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials of incitement. The allegation has intensified international scrutiny of the war and the scale of suffering inside Gaza.
On Wednesday, the Israeli military said it would open a short-lived passage through the centre of the Gaza Strip. Colonel Avichay Adraee, the army’s Arabic-language spokesman, announced a “temporary transportation route via Salah al-Din Street” that would be open for 48 hours starting at midday (0900 GMT) on Thursday. Until now, the army had told residents to move south along the coastal road toward areas it describes as a “humanitarian zone,” including parts of Al-Mawasi.
Salah al-Din Street cuts down the middle of Gaza from north to south; officials hope the corridor will offer a quicker route for people trying to flee the fighting. But the choice to move remains agonising for many.
The United Nations estimated at the end of August that roughly one million people lived in Gaza City and nearby neighbourhoods. AFP journalists have reported a renewed exodus in recent days, and the Israeli military said on Wednesday that “more than 350,000” people have so far fled south.
Despite those numbers, many Palestinians spoken to by AFP say there is no truly safe place left in Gaza. Facing relentless strikes and repeated displacement, some say they would rather stay and risk death at home than be forced to uproot again.
The new UN findings and the intensifying military campaign mark a dangerous escalation in a conflict that has already displaced and traumatised hundreds of thousands of civilians. Humanitarian groups warn that temporary corridors and short windows for movement cannot replace meaningful protection and aid for a population under siege.
Mutib Khalid is a skilled content writer and digital marketer with a knack for crafting compelling narratives and optimizing digital strategies. Excel in creating engaging content that drives results and enhances online presence. Passionate about blending creativity with data-driven approaches, Mutib Khalid helps brands connect with their audience and achieve their goals.
