"Rafah Residents Fear Impending Offensive as Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalates"

Palestinians sheltering in Rafah fear an impending Israeli ground offensive, with more than half of Gaza's population crammed into the city and living in dire conditions. The UN warns of a potential humanitarian catastrophe if an assault on Rafah occurs, as access to aid is dwindling and medical supplies are running out. Israeli airstrikes and the prospect of a ground operation have left residents terrified, with little access to safe drinking water or food. The situation is exacerbated by the lack of protection for aid deliveries and the fear of where to go next for those displaced.