“For Palestinian civilians, the possibility that Israel could escalate its operation has heightened fears that many more residents could be killed and that their already miserable living conditions in Gaza could become worse.”

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza

““They’re talking about occupying areas that are packed with so many people,” said Mukhlis al-Masri, 34, who was forced to leave his home in northern Gaza and is now in Khan Younis. “If they do that, there will be incalculable killing. The situation will be more dangerous than anyone can imagine.””

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza

“Anxiety Mounts in Gaza City as Israel Threatens a New Offensive”

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“Israel is gearing up for another sweeping offensive in Gaza, with the stated aim of taking over Gaza City. Several hundred thousand Palestinians are still in the city; Israeli officials say they want as many as possible to flee beforehand for their own safety. ... “It is impossible that a mass evacuation of Gaza City could ever be done in a way that is safe and dignified under the current conditions,” Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, said in a statement on Saturday. “Such an evacuation would trigger a massive population movement that no area in the Gaza Strip can absorb, given the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure and the extreme shortages of food, water, shelter and medical care,” she added.”

Over 15 Killed in Gaza City, One Day After Israel Ends Daily Pauses for Aid

“People fleeing Gaza City on Monday.Credit...By Saher Alghorra For The New York Times”

Israel’s Push for a Permanent Gaza Deal May Mean a Longer War, Experts Say