The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has resulted in widespread displacement of Palestinians, causing chaos and confusion as people are given evacuation orders that change rapidly. The crowded conditions in safe zones are leading to the spread of diseases such as polio and hepatitis C. The UN has reported that 90% of Gaza’s residents have been displaced multiple times, with some families relocating as many as seven times during the conflict. Israeli tank strikes on supposed safe zones have resulted in casualties, including children and women. The UN has warned that hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza are at risk of contracting polio due to the dire sanitation crisis. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden have discussed the urgency of reaching a cease-fire and hostage release deal, as negotiations continue in Cairo. Concerns have been raised that the recent escalation of violence could derail the efforts to reach a cease-fire agreement. The ongoing conflict has taken a toll on the civilian population in Gaza, with thousands killed or injured, and basic services severely impacted.
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