Meanwhile, Israel is tightening its hold over Gaza. Foreign nationals and a small number of Palestinians have been allowed to leave, but the entry of goods and supplies has come mostly to a halt. An unidentified Palestinian American said he is leaving an uncertain situation.

Unidentified Palestinian American: “The situation now, nobody knows what’s going to happen next. Inside Gaza the situation now has calmed down. There is no violence, no firing. But what’s coming next, nobody knows.”