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War between Hamas and Israel: Ashkelon residents live under the terrorist group’s bombs
War between Hamas and Israel: the inhabitants of Ashkelon live under the bombs of the terrorist group – (franceinfo)
Since October 7, the inhabitants of Ashkelon (Israel) have been living under the bombs of Hamas terrorists. While 30% of the population has fled, those who remain fear renewed violence in the event of an IDF ground operation in the Gaza Strip.
A scene that has become commonplace in downtown Ashkelon (Israel), Thursday October 26. The neighborhood was hit by rocket fire two days earlier. The damage is still visible everywhere. Ashkelon has long been the city hardest hit by Hamas rockets. Since the attacks of October 7, the situation has only gotten worse. “This place has become a ghost town, it’s really depressing. Nothing is the same now. Thank God we are not in Gaza, the situation is much worse for those who were taken there”testifies a resident.
The flight of the inhabitants
The coastal town is located about ten kilometers north of the Gaza Strip. The spokesperson for Hamas’ military wing specifically threatened Ashkelon residents in response to Israeli bombing of the Palestinian enclave. Nearly 30% of the population left recently. The municipality expects a new increase in violence in the event of a ground operation by the army in the Gaza Strip.