Diplomats are doing what they can to help Palestinians fleeing for their lives.
They've seen more than 4,200 people killed in fighting between Israeli forces and members of the Islamic militant group Hamas.
And they're struggling to get supplies to those in need.
Diplomats from the United Nations, the U.S., and other member nations are trying to set up a “humanitarian corridor.”
But Israeli leaders have ordered a “complete siege” and have bombarded Gaza in retaliation for an attack earlier this month on their territory.
They've deprived residents of food, water, and fuel.
Palestinians in the northern half of Gaza have been forced to flee their homes. And they fear the Israelis will invade.
So they've joined an exodus to the south. Many are hoping to cross over into Egypt.
◆flee for one's life 命からがら逃げ出す、命懸けで逃げる
And they're struggling to get supplies to those in need.
Diplomats from the United Nations, the U.S., and other member nations are trying to set up a “humanitarian corridor.”
But Israeli leaders have ordered a “complete siege” and have bombarded Gaza in retaliation for an attack earlier this month on their territory.
They've deprived residents of food, water, and fuel.
Palestinians in the northern half of Gaza have been forced to flee their homes. And they fear the Israelis will invade.
So they've joined an exodus to the south. Many are hoping to cross over into Egypt.
◆flee for one's life 命からがら逃げ出す、命懸けで逃げる
◆siege （軍事）封鎖、包囲（攻撃）
◆exodus 脱出、集団移動、大量出国