Three Gazans say they will refuse to evacuate if the Israeli army comes back into Gaza City

The Associated Press asked Gaza City residents to respond to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that the Israeli army will re-occupy the city. All three of those quoted said they would not leave.

“What does (Israel) want from us? ... There is nothing here to occupy. There is no life here. I have to walk every day for more than 15 minutes to get drinking water.” — Umm Youssef

“I have no intention to leave my home, I will die here.” — Kamel Abu Nahel.

“This is our land, there is no other place for us to go. We are not surrendering ... We were born here, and here we die.” — Ismail Zaydah

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