Israeli troops have entered Khan Younis in Gaza, causing hundreds of Palestinians to flee the city. The military’s incursion came after 24 soldiers were killed in the area, marking the deadliest day for Israeli forces since October 7. The city had been designated a “safe zone” for Palestinians displaced from northern Gaza and Gaza City, but repeated Israeli attacks have caused widespread destruction and more displacement. Hospitals, ambulances, and schools in Khan Younis have been targeted, putting civilians at risk. Gaza’s Ministry of Health has warned that Nasser Hospital and Al-Amal Hospital are in grave danger. Families have fled towards the overcrowded Rafah governorate, where the lack of basic supplies and the spread of disease have created a humanitarian crisis. The United Nations has noted that the winter months and rainy season have further exacerbated the suffering of the 1.9 million displaced Palestinians.