Israel Advances Construction of Buffer Zone Along Gaza Strip Border, Igniting International Concern

The creation of a buffer zone by Israel along the Gaza Strip's border, aimed at enhancing security, has led to significant demolition and international objections.

• Satellite photos and expert reports reveal new demolition along a 1-kilometer-deep path on the Gaza Strip’s border with Israel, as part of Israel's efforts to establish a buffer zone.
• The demolition represents a fraction of the broader damage from the Israel-Hamas war, with assessments suggesting half of Gaza's buildings have been damaged or destroyed.
• A poll shows half of U.S. adults believe Israel's military campaign in Gaza has 'gone too far,' with approval for Biden's handling of the conflict at 31%.
• International response includes U.S. opposition to the reduction of Gaza's territory, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing concerns over the buffer zone's impact.
• The Palestinian Authority and Hamas express opposition to the buffer zone, viewing it as part of Israel's ongoing occupation and colonial projects in the Gaza Strip.

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