“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. “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

“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. “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

“Ahmed Saleh, 45, said Israeli troops were sending remote-controlled vehicles packed with explosives to blow up buildings, block by block, in the Zeitoun neighborhood near where he lives in Gaza City.“I hear the big explosions all the time; they are getting closer,” said Mr. Saleh, adding that he would try to stay in his home for as long as possible. If he is forced to leave, Mr. Saleh said, he would head west to a beachfront, where he previously lived in a tent while waiting for the violence to ebb.Although worried that Israeli forces will close escape routes to the west, Mr. Saleh said he will not move to southern Gaza, as Israel is demanding of displaced residents.“There are no services there at all, but most importantly, there is no room left for newcomers in the south,” he said. “I know no one there and have no more money to pay for that trip.””

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“On Wednesday, Avichay Adraee, an Arabic-language spokesman for the military, issued a statement claiming there were vast open spaces in central and southern Gaza where people in Gaza City could relocate. But Palestinians in central and southern Gaza have said there are few apartments for rent in those areas and expressed disbelief there was enough open space for hundreds of thousands of people to settle in tents.”

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