Palestinians fleeing south in Gaza describe unbearable situation in Gaza City: ‘Nothing is left’
CNNGaza and Jerusalem CNN — Thousands of Palestinians fled northern Gaza on Wednesday, traveling miles on foot through the battered enclave in a growing exodus as Israel intensifies its ground and air campaign. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Tuesday that IDF troops were at the “heart of Gaza City” and targeting Hamas infrastructure and commanders there. A man who did not provide his name told a CNN journalist in southern Gaza that he and his neighbors had lived through “horrifying days.” He said that they had left their home in northern Gaza and moved several times, but that it was impossible to escape the airstrikes. “They are all children, newborns, women.” A satellite image shows groups of people walking along Salah a-Din road as they evacuate south from Gaza City. I cannot walk because I have diabetes, there’s no way I can walk on my feet.” A woman who did not provide her name said “we are being destroyed.” “No one cares about us.