Israels new tactics in north Gaza stoke fears of ethnic cleansing campaign | Gaza News [Video]

Palestinian officials, witnesses and journalists are accusing Israel of stepping up a campaign of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, where civilians under constant bombardment are being denied the right to their homes, food, water, medical support and safe travel.

They reject the Israeli army’s claims that its push, which began in early October, is simply aimed at closing in on Hamas fighters in the area, since tens of thousands of civilians remain there.

No aid has been allowed in since then, heightening fears of famine and disease.

According to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), “Israeli authorities are preventing Palestinians [in north Gaza] from accessing the essentials for their survival, including water. Humanitarians are not able to do their work in safety.”

Anas al-Sharif, Al Jazeera’s reporter in northern Gaza, said on Friday, “We are being annihilated in front of the world.”

Earlier this week, as reported by the …