In the midst of Israel's military offensive in Gaza, the breakdown of public order in southern Gaza has reached alarming levels. As Hamas's control over the enclave weakens, aid deliveries to Palestinians are being threatened, leaving tens of thousands of displaced civilians in a state of despair. Reports of robberies, looting, and a rise in starvation and disease have further exacerbated the dire situation.

One of the most distressing examples of this growing desperation occurred in Khan Younis, a southern city that has seen its population double as residents sought refuge from the bombe