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Israeli Airstrikes Displace 280,000, Toll Hits 97

4/5/2025

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Israeli forces have ramped up their offensive in Gaza, especially in Rafah and Khan Younis, forcing over 280,000 residents to flee. In just 24 hours, airstrikes claimed at least 97 lives, deepening the humanitarian crisis. As Israel seeks to create security zones, fears grow of a lasting displacement for the people of Gaza.

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Israeli forces have ramped up their offensive in Gaza, especially in Rafah and Khan Younis, forcing over 280,000 residents to flee. In just 24 hours, airstrikes claimed at least 97 lives, deepening the humanitarian crisis. As Israel seeks to create security zones, fears grow of a lasting displacement for the people of Gaza.