IDF Shelling and Evacuation Pressure in Central Gaza's Deir al-Balah
Intense Israeli shelling and localized ground incursions in central Gaza forced 15,000 civilians to flee displacement sites in eastern Deir al-Balah. OCHA warned that the expansion of the 'no-go' military zone has squeezed nearly 2 million people into just 13% of the Strip. The strikes damaged temporary shelters and critical water infrastructure, leading to secondary displacement for families who had already been forced to move multiple times since February.
Date: April 2, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: explosion
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 12
Displaced: 15,000
Source: Al Jazeera / OCHA