UNRWA: 800,000 'forced to flee' Rafah since start of Israeli operation
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini stated on social media site X that nearly half of Rafah's population, or 800,000 people, have been forced to flee since Israeli forces began a military operation in the area on May 6.
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- Published Date: 08:02 | 18 May 2024
- Modified Date: 08:02 | 18 May 2024
The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said Saturday that 800,000 people had been "forced to flee" Gaza's far-southern city of Rafah since Israel began military operations there this month.
"Nearly half of the population of Rafah or 800,000 people are on the road having been forced to flee since the Israeli forces started the military operation in the area on 6 May", UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said in a post on social media site X.
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