Tension is rising sharply across Gaza after Israel announced plans to carry out what it described as “powerful strikes” on the enclave.
Residents are bracing for impact, unsure when the bombardment might begin or who will be targeted. The steady buzz of drones overhead serves as a chilling reminder of what could come next, though no attacks have yet been launched.
The fragile ceasefire, now three weeks old, has felt increasingly uncertain since gunfire and explosions were reported earlier today in southern Rafah. Many here feared that any renewed violence could quickly escalate; and now, those fears seem to be coming true.
People in Gaza say they cannot bear another round of air strikes. After enduring two years of relentless bombardment, with families torn apart and homes destroyed, the thought of another assault has left many terrified and exhausted.
“We’ve already lost everything,” one resident told us. “We just want to live without fear.”
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