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Bodies strewn across dusty streets, entire roads destroyed by Israeli strikes, people starving. This is the picture painted of Jabalya, northern Gaza, by the emergency services chief in the area.
“You can see the signs of hunger on the people in northern Gaza,” Fares Afana, the head of emergency services in northern Gaza, told CNN. “Israeli forces are destroying everything that represents life or signs of life.”
Afana shared heartbreaking details of how stray dogs have been feeding on the bodies of the deceased, making it difficult to identify them. He also mentioned the dire situation faced by thousands of children and pregnant women trapped in the besieged area.
At least 50,000 people have been displaced from Jabalya, with those who remain struggling with hunger and facing constant bombardment. The UN has accused the Israeli military of forcing residents to choose between starvation or relocation.
Alarming reports of artillery attacks and casualties highlight the devastating impact on civilians. The once vibrant Jabalya refugee camp now lies in ruins, a stark contrast to its former bustling markets and festive celebrations.
This ongoing crisis in northern Gaza serves as a grim reminder of the harsh realities faced by innocent civilians caught in the crossfire of conflict.