A fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes across Gaza has forced hundreds of families to flee their homes, according to multiple eyewitness reports and humanitarian agencies monitoring the region.

Israeli military operations intensified on Monday, with repeated bombing in northern areas including Gaza City and Zeitoun, claiming the lives of at least 38 Palestinians in a single day.

On Sunday, field hospitals near Rafah confirmed 23 more deaths, including three children, following morning strikes near public shelters.

The repeated orders to evacuate—particularly from towns like Jabalia and Gaza City—have created chaotic scenes as families cram onto overcrowded roads, seeking safety in already stretched southern zones like al-Mawasi, which now hosts tens of thousands of newly displaced people. Despite its designation as a humanitarian safe zone, residents report that al-Mawasi remains vulnerable to strikes, complicating efforts to protect civilians.

Aid agencies warn that the sound of bombing echoes through civilian quarters, even near schools and hospitals. Some facilities, including Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, have come under fire—either directly or from nearby clashes—forcing evacuations and displacing patients. This new surge in violence has helped displace nearly the entire 2.3 million-strong population of Gaza, many in dire need of aid amid blocking of food and medical supplies . International leaders, including from the UN and European Union, have called for immediate ceasefire talks and raised urgent concerns over the growing humanitarian crisis.

For those watching from the UK, the images of families fleeing in desperation call into question the effectiveness of current conflict resolutions—and underscore the urgent need for renewed diplomatic efforts to end civilian suffering.