Israeli forces have continued their assaults on southern Gaza, with fresh drone strikes targeting areas where displaced Palestinians had sought refuge. The latest attacks hit tents in the al-Mawasi region of Khan Younis, a coastal area that has seen an influx of families fleeing violence from other parts of the besieged enclave.
The strikes have resulted in a number of injuries, though the exact number of casualties remains unclear. Emergency responders were seen rushing to the scene, transporting the wounded to nearby medical facilities. Witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos as the explosions tore through the fragile shelters, sending plumes of dust and debris into the air. Children cried out in fear, while adults scrambled to locate loved ones and help the injured.
Al-Mawasi, once designated as a so-called “safe zone,” has become a repeated target despite assurances that it would be spared from direct attacks. Over the past weeks, the area has been overwhelmed by thousands of Palestinians who have fled ongoing bombardments in central and northern Gaza. Makeshift shelters, often nothing more than thin tents or tarpaulins strung together with rope, now dominate the landscape.
The continuous bombardment of areas housing displaced families underscores the grim reality facing civilians who have few—if any—places left to turn for safety. Many of those affected had already been uprooted multiple times since the start of the conflict. For them, al-Mawasi was supposed to be a temporary haven. Instead, it has become another scene of suffering.
Medical teams in Khan Younis are reportedly struggling to cope with the influx of wounded, operating with dwindling supplies and limited equipment. Clinics and hospitals in the area, already operating under immense strain, are finding it increasingly difficult to provide adequate care. The injuries from the latest strikes range from minor shrapnel wounds to severe trauma requiring urgent surgical intervention.
The ongoing military operations have compounded the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where food, water, and medicine are already in critically short supply. Displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and repeated strikes on civilian zones have left the population with limited access to basic services. The targeting of shelters and areas considered non-military has drawn widespread condemnation from international humanitarian organizations, who continue to call for greater protection for civilians.
As the conflict shows no signs of abating, residents in Khan Younis and across southern Gaza remain trapped in a cycle of displacement and fear. The question of where to seek safety has become increasingly difficult to answer. Areas once thought to be outside the range of immediate danger are now under fire, and appeals for humanitarian corridors or ceasefires have largely gone unanswered.
In the face of continuing air and drone assaults, many families remain huddled in whatever cover they can find—hoping, yet again, to survive another night.
