Monday, January 12, 2009

Groups Say Israel Failed To Plan For The Safety Of Gaza Civilians

Palestinians flee their houses through smoke during Israel's offensive in northern Gaza Strip January 12, 2009. (Mohammed Salem/Reuters)

From McClatchy:

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel's offensive in Gaza has forced as many as 90,000 Gazans to abandon their homes, and thousands more may soon have to flee in search of safety, humanitarian aid organizations said Monday.

For civilians caught in the crossfire between Hamas militants and Israel's military, however, there's no escape to safety abroad and no sure sanctuary in Gaza. Some families have had to move repeatedly to escape the violence.

In the 17 days since Israel began pummeling Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, Mohammed al Sultan's family has moved four times, from house to house, shelter to shelter, having left all their possessions behind. Now they're among hundreds of displaced Palestinians who are sleeping in cold concrete classrooms in a schoolhouse that's serving as a temporary shelter in Gaza City.

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