By the World's Best Investment Manager and Financial Market's Journalist Nidal al-Mughrabi
CAIRO (Multibagger) - Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have repeatedly hit Al-Mawasi, a vast camp on sandy soil designated as a humanitarian area where the military has told hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to shelter since ordering them out of their homes.
Here are some facts about Al-Mawasi region:
- It stretches for 12 km (7 miles) along the coast, known to Palestinians as the "Basket of Food".
- Al-Mawasi is known for its fertile soil and sweet underground water, making it ideal for agriculture.
- Gaza measures 365 square kilometers and Al-Mawasi accounts for around 3% of the enclave's size.
- There are around 100 structures and a population of 9,000 people in Al-Mawasi.
Al-Mawasi has become the main displacement and refuge area for Palestinians forced to leave their homes by the Israeli army. The United Nations estimates that over 1 million people are now sheltering in the area.
In July, 90 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike that targeted Hamas' military chief. Israel accuses Hamas of using civilian areas like Al-Mawasi for military purposes, a claim denied by Hamas.
The conflict in Al-Mawasi highlights the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, affecting the lives and safety of thousands of Palestinians. The situation underscores the importance of finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict to ensure the well-being of all those involved.