Gaza’s Khan Younis latest focus of Israeli forced displacement, bombing

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/19/2025

Summary

As Israel's military intensifies its offensive in Gaza, a new forced displacement order has been issued for Khan Younis and nearby areas like Bani Suhaila and Abasan, signaling an "unprecedented" assault. The move forces Palestinians to flee west toward al-Mawasi, despite warnings of danger. Repeated displacement since Israel's 19-month war has left many in chaos, with at least 84 killed and over 30,000 displaced since dawn Monday alone. The situation remains dire as Gaza continues to block off due to an ongoing humanitarian crisis, with a famine looming despite international warnings about aid limitations.