As Israeli forces intensify their counterattack on the Gaza Strip, civilians in the area have grown increasingly desperate and uncertain about their survival. "But, in fact, there is no safe place at all in the Gaza Strip." In addition to launching airstrikes and rocket attacks on the Gaza Strip, Israel is also now mobilizing for a ground operation that could devastate the civilian population in the region. "And we cannot try to leave the Gaza Strip because there are clashes, and the crossing with Egypt has been attacked," she added. Swirki said that many civilians in Gaza were "shocked" and "horrified" from "the very first hours of the Hamas attack."

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Persons: —, Nour Swirki, Israel, Swirki, it's, Yoav Gallant, Reem Makhoul Organizations: Service, Associated Press, Israel Locations: Gaza, Israel, Palestinian, Swirki, Egypt, Rafah