Shabak Estimates: Only 10,000 Have Displaced from Gaza City in 3 Weeks

Translation by SadaNews - Estimates from the Israeli General Security Service "Shabak", published on Saturday, acknowledged a weakness in the process of residents evacuating from Gaza City to the central and southern Gaza Strip.

According to Channel 12, the estimates from Shabak indicate that only 10,000 Palestinians have displaced during the past three weeks, specifically since Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his decision to occupy the city.

The estimates, as translated by SadaNews, indicate that there are 1.3 million inhabitants in Gaza City.

Israeli forces are preparing to intensify their operations in Gaza City, and it is expected that they will request the complete evacuation of the city in the coming days.

Correspondent for "SadaNews" in Gaza City confirms that most of the displacement is occurring within the city for several reasons, among the most notable being the lack of available accommodation in central and southern Gaza, and the high cost of rent, which reaches at least 1500 dollars and can increase to 1800. Meanwhile, transportation costs are exorbitant, exceeding 3,000 shekels for each family wanting to evacuate with some of their belongings.