Gazan journalist Dalloul on the ground invasion of Rafah

Gazan Journalist Motasem A Dalloul@AbujomaaGaza – 9 May

What exactly is going on in #Gaza now: Israeli occupation and Joe Biden claim that Israeli occupation forces have occupied Rafah Crossing and are carrying out a limited operation.

The truth is that the Israeli occupation forces have been operating in all of the city, while a ground invasion has started in the eastern side of it. Israeli fighters and artillery have been pounding all parts of the city, including the city centre. Meanwhile, since midnight, the Israeli occupation forces have been pounding the southern parts of Tal Al Hawwa, Al Sabra and Al Zaytoun neighbourhoods —south of Gaza City— with heavy fighters and artillery shelling.

They have destroyed over 20 homes, including one condensed residential building owned by Abu Sharia family in Al Sabra, leaving over 20 people dead and three wounded. Eight were evacuated and buried in a makeshift cemetery and the others still under the rubble.

Israeli occupation forces have detained three wounded displaced persons who could not flee their refugee shelter in Al Zaytoun neighbourhood.

They have razed a cemetery and have been razing trees and farms in addition to homes in the same area.

8 May

It is scary and horrible.. More and more #Israeli_bombing near us.. Massive explosions.. Pray for us.. All people in the refugee shelter woke up and are worried and scared.. Children are crying.. Mo way to sleep!

Gazan Journalist Motasem A Dalloul@AbujomaaGaza