Tank Movements and Bombing Force Evacuations in Khan Younis and Gaza City
Between May 16 and 17, humanitarian partners recorded the localized displacement of more than 150 families, or approximately 750 individuals, from eastern Khan Younis and eastern Gaza City. Affected families reported fleeing specifically due to intense tank movements and renewed bombing by IDF forces.
Date: May 17, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 750
Source: UN OCHA oPt