Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families
The Israeli military is constructing new land barriers in parts of Gaza, a project that has forced numerous families from their homes. Humanitarian organizations report that the number of displaced people is rising rapidly and that shelter capacity is falling short. The Israeli military says the barriers serve a security purpose.
The Israeli military continues constructing new land barriers in specific areas of Gaza. The construction work has forced numerous families living in these areas to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere.
Humanitarian organizations report that the number of displaced people has risen rapidly in recent weeks and that existing shelter facilities are struggling to keep up with demand. Aid groups say access to clean water, food and medical supplies is also becoming increasingly restricted.
The Israeli military says the barriers are being built for security reasons and are intended to protect civilians. International humanitarian organizations warn that the displacement of civilians is deepening the humanitarian crisis further.
Read next
'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
Residents of a Palestinian village in the West Bank describe being subjected to weekly attacks by Israeli settlers. Villagers say their homes have been besieged and that intervention by security forces has been limited. Israeli authorities said an investigation into the incidents has been opened.
Middle East uncertainty behind volatility in New Zealand business confidence
China says key plenum will be held in October
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 30 as evacuees battle sweltering heat
