The southern city was deemed ‘safe' for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who were forced to flee north and central Gaza.
Abdelhakim Abu Riash is a journalist who writes for Al Jazeera Media Network. His work has also been featured in Cigalah Group. Abdelhakim's articles cover a range of topics related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the impact of attacks on Gaza, the experiences of Palestinians living in the region, and the humanitarian crisis faced by the population.