oPt: Action For Humanity Statement on Forced Evacuations from Camps in Deir al-Balah

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Country: occupied Palestinian territory Source: Action for Humanity Following the latest evacuation orders in Deir al-Balah, Action For Humanity can confirm that three of our displacement camps, Amal Camps (aka Hope Camps) 3, 4, and 5, have been directly affected by intensifying military operations and a worsening security situation in the area.Camp 5 has now been fully evacuated, with only the landowner remaining to safeguard essential humanitarian assets. Camp 4, which remained partially occupied as of yesterday, has now also been fully vacated under extreme duress. This morning, tanks advanced to the entrance of Al-Baraka Street, the main access point to Camp 4. The few families that had remained were able to flee from the western side with great difficulty.Camp 3 initially remained home to 56 families, as their tents were fixed and difficult to move. Earlier today, we were informed that the women and children have since been relocated to safer areas within Deir al-Balah.All of Action For Humanity’s humanitarian activities in the evacuation zones have been suspended due to the imminent threat to life and the approaching military forces. Our teams and partners continue to face major barriers to communication, particularly with those still near Camp 3. Together with our local partners, we have arranged for guards to protect all three camps from theft and looting.This is yet another tragic chapter in Gaza’s ongoing displacement crisis. Families are being forced to flee again and again, often without food, water, or shelter. The repeated targeting of areas housing displaced people cannot be justified under any circumstance.We urgently call for the protection of civilians, aid workers, and humanitarian infrastructure. Forced displacement under fire is a grave violation of international law and a moral failure that demands international attention and accountability.