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This satellite photo taken by Planet Labs PBC shows an evacuated camp in Rafah, Gaza, May 8, 2024. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
These photos show Palestinians’ quick exodus from Rafah after Israel issued evacuation orders
New satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that sprawling tent camps in the southern city of Rafah nearly emptied after Israel issued its first evacuation orders.
 
This satellite image provided by Planet Labs PBC shows the southern Gaza town of Rafah on Oct 13, 2023. The town is normally home to 280,000 people. But its population has swelled to over 1.5 million – roughly three quarters of Gaza's population -- as people flee fighting elsewhere in Gaza. Sprawling tent camps now dot the city. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
From 200K to 1.5M people: Startling images show war’s impact on a small area of Gaza
Israel has identified the southern Gaza city of Rafah as the next target in its military offensive against Hamas. Rafah is normally home to 280,000 people.