Gaza residents dread Israel's occupation plan

Residents of Gaza have met Israel's occupation plan with a mix of fear, exhaustion and defiance.

In the war-torn city, the announcement on Friday sparked confusion and dread.

"They have bombed us, starved us and killed us. What else is there more to do?" wondered Mustafa Ja'rour, who was displaced several times earlier in the war. 

Many refuse to consider leaving.

"The idea of leaving Gaza is unacceptable to me," said Abed al-Daqour. 

"Even if the army enters the heart of the city, I'll move from one area to another, but I will not leave my homeland."

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