Gaza, Aug 18 (V7N) – The Israeli military (IDF) has announced the forced evacuation of Palestinians from areas designated as war zones to southern Gaza, but many residents are refusing to leave. “There is nothing left to lose,” say those who remain, expressing frustration at nearly two years of relentless violence.

Over this period, Palestinians have repeatedly lost their homes, possessions, and loved ones as displacement continues across the region. Currently, 80 percent of Gaza is designated as a “red zone,” restricting access and leaving residents with few safe places to go.

The western part of Gaza is already overcrowded, with thousands of people and refugees living in makeshift tents. With no viable alternatives, Palestinians face stark choices: stay in place, risking arrest or death, or relocate to already congested areas.

Amid these conditions, the sentiment among many remains one of resignation—“nothing left to lose.”

Source: Al Jazeera

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