Residents in the northern Gaza Strip have been leaving their homes on Friday ahead of a possible ground offensive by Israeli army, carrying belongings in vehicles, trucks or on foot as they moved towards the southern parts of Gaza for safety.
The surprise attack by armed group Hamas on October 7 has led to fierce fighting between Israel and the ruling faction of Gaza. As the conflict escalates, Israel's military chief has vowed to end Hamas' rule over the region. Join CGTN for more as our reporters bring a series of live updates from the scene.