Catholic and Greek Orthodox priests and nuns in Gaza City have publicly declared their intention to remain in the city despite Israel's intensified military siege and evacuation orders. The religious communities, including the Latin and Greek Orthodox Patriarchates of Jerusalem, have rejected calls to evacuate, warning that leaving Gaza would amount to a "death sentence." They have committed to staying with the local population and keeping their churches open to shelter displaced residents. Meanwhile, Gaza's Al-Zaytoun neighborhood has suffered extensive destruction, with the southern part reportedly razed to the ground and no buildings left standing, according to Gaza's Civil Defence spokesman Mahmoud Basal. Despite the devastation, some families in Al-Zaytoun continue to reside in the few remaining homes, choosing not to abandon their roots amid ongoing danger.