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This mass displacement follows Israeli airstrikes that have killed at least 97 people, including 27 in a school sheltering displaced families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The assault marks a significant escalation in the conflict, with Israel resuming military actions after a ceasefire that lasted since January. Residents are evacuating under threat of airstrikes, with many expressing despair over their situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that troops are seizing the \u201cMorag Axis,\u201d while Gazans fear permanent displacement and the loss of agricultural land and water infrastructure. The blockade on Gaza has created a humanitarian crisis, with over 50,000 Palestinians reported dead since the conflict began on October 7, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The military is also investigating the deaths of 15 Palestinian aid workers found in a shallow grave. 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