Displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza struggle for food and shelter

Thousands of Palestinians have fled to southern Gaza after Israel warned them to evacuate the north before a planned ground offensive against Hamas in response to its attack on Israel.

However, those who fled to southern Khan Younis found no reprieve from Israel's bombardment, as warplanes struck a four-storey building on Saturday, killing and wounding several people. Dozens of Palestinians could be seen rushing to rescue people trapped in the rubble.

'Today marks the third day since my family and I fled from Gaza City. Approximately 20,000 people, including my family and me, have sought refuge in a UN school in Khan Younis, with more arriving every hour.

We have been forced to leave our homes. We've been sleeping on the floor for the past three days. We lack access to water, and electricity, and have only limited food. There is also a severe shortage of clean bathrooms.

The majority of those here are infants, children, and the elderly, all in need of urgent assistance. There is no safety even for those fleeing." Al Jazeera's Jamileh Abu Zanoona said from Khan Younis, southern Gaza.