Around 480,000 Palestinians have fled Gaza City since late August, Israel’s military says

Nearly half a million Palestinians have fled south from Gaza City since late August, the Israeli military said Friday as it pushes ahead with a deadly ground offensive into the famine-struck city. The UN estimated that around one million people were living in and around the city by late August. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

Sep 20, 2025 - 09:02
Around 480,000 Palestinians have fled Gaza City since late August, Israel’s military says
Nearly half a million Palestinians have fled south from Gaza City since late August, the Israeli military said Friday as it pushes ahead with a deadly ground offensive into the famine-struck city. The UN estimated that around one million people were living in and around the city by late August. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.