Erasing survival: Israel destroys Gaza’s lifelines to force mass displacement

Palestinians in Gaza City who resist expulsion under relentless Israeli bombardment are now being forced out by a quieter weapon: the destruction of their means of survival.

As part of an officially declared plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza City of its one million residents, the Israeli military has been heavily bombing vital lifelines since mid-August.

This has included high-rise buildings, schools sheltering thousands of displaced Palestinians, water tanks, rooftop solar panels, internet access points, and mobile charging stations.