Thousands of families are attempting to flee Gaza City as the Israeli military confirms it has begun ground operations that are part of its large-scale assault aimed at occupying the city. Lina al-Maghrebi, a mother of three from the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, initially resisted leaving until an Israeli officer instructed her to evacuate. After selling her jewelry to afford displacement costs, she embarked on a long journey to Khan Younis. Meanwhile, congestion on evacuation routes has created endless lines of vehicles, leaving many families stranded while airstrikes continue above.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the recent military actions in Gaza City as a 'powerful operation,' targeting what he called Hamas's last stronghold. Confined to the designated al-Rashid coastal road, evacuees have reported significant delays and overwhelming difficulties, including the inability to afford transportation. One evacuee, Nivin Imad al-Din, noted that her husband refused to leave, highlighting the deep emotional conflicts faced by families under pressure to flee.

Heavy airstrikes resumed overnight, intensifying the humanitarian crisis as buildings collapsed and casualties mounted. Survivors describe the bombardment as 'insane' and express fear of further demolitions as Israel escalates its offensive in the area. With the availability of resources dwindling and many families unable to secure transportation, the plight of Gaza's residents continues to worsen amidst the ongoing conflict.