Amid ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza, displaced Palestinians are being hit by artillery shells while trying to escape, with many unable to survive the offensive. One video shows the aftermath of an Israeli drone strike that killed two young boys, further adding to the death toll in the enclave which has surpassed 42,700 since the offensive began over a year ago. The Palestinian health ministry has accused Israel of ethnic cleansing in the northern Gaza area, where over 600 people have been killed and thousands forced to flee. The United States has expressed frustration over the lack of aid being allowed into Gaza by Israel, with Secretary of State Blinken warning against the reoccupation of the territory. Israeli settlers and government officials have pushed for the resettlement of Gaza, causing further tensions. UN officials have warned of a humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza, as civilians struggle to access basic necessities and aid. Images released by the IDF of civilians fleeing northern Gaza have sparked concern, as reports indicate that dozens have been detained. The international community is calling for an end to the violence and displacement in Gaza, with fears that the true death toll may be much higher than reported.
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