Storyline: As the Israeli military advances with a controversial plan to seize control of Gaza City and displace its population southward, Palestinian residents are mounting a steadfast defense of their homeland, enduring a crippling siege, widespread hunger, and the complete collapse of educational systems. On Sunday, the Israeli military announced plans to push further into Gaza City and move residents southward, providing tents and supplies ahead of a planned operation to take control of the city. This action has received widespread condemnation from the international community. In a street interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) in Khan Yunis, a local resident Hassan Qadih stated that, Gaza is their land, and they will hold on to it no matter what. Hisham Abu Shabayek, another resident, said that Gaza is their home and they will remain on their land with dignity despite siege, hunger, and deadly threats. Shotlist: Gaza City, Gaza Strip - Aug 17, 2025: 1. Palestinian men pulling loaded cart on road lined with rubble of collapsed buildings 2. Various of destroyed, flattened buildings, man standing on rubble Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip - Aug 17, 2025: 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hassan Qadih, resident (partially overlaid with shots 4-5/ending with shot 6): "As people of Gaza, we endure harsh conditions 24 hours a day. No matter how heavily Israel attacks the Gaza Strip, we will not leave Gaza. Gaza is our land. No matter what they do, we remain steadfast in our homeland, despite hunger, thirst and the extermination of entire families. Our future is lost; there is no future anymore. Even my children, I have 14 kids, the youngest missed two years of kindergarten. I have children (who are supposed to be) in university, in their final year of high school and in middle school. They've all missed out on years of schooling. But Allah willing, we will educate them after the war. We will not abandon them, and we will stay with them until they reach their aspirations." [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Various of tents 5. Pedestrian [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] Gaza Strip - July 21, 2025: 6. Various of Palestinians scrambling to pick up food Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip - Aug 17, 2025: 7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hisham Abu Shabayek, resident (partially overlaid with shot 8/ending with shot 9): "We want to die here and be buried in our land. We do not want to leave, and no one will force us to evacuate. Enough, enough, enough. Enough of what is happening to us. People die of famine, even while trying to access aid. People die from bombings anywhere, even when targeting aid. A person, leaving their starving family, goes to get a bag of flour for their children, but they find themselves being shot or hit by shells. This is injustice. And Allah willing, our future here in Gaza will be the best possible, the best life, and we will be living with our dignity and honor here. And we will continue to live, despite hunger, the siege and all the suffering we endure, we will remain steadfast. These conspiracies by the U.S. and Israel will be exposed and disappear." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 8. Various of pedestrian [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] Gaza Strip - Aug 9, 2025: 9. Various of Palestinians heading for aid distribution sites to pick up food. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]