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Israel Expands Gaza Buffer Zone to Over 50%, Intensifying Displacement and Destruction

Israeli military operations have systematically razed land and infrastructure in Gaza, creating a 'kill zone' and displacing hundreds of thousands as international criticism grows.

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed
FILE - Israeli military vehicles move inside the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File)
Soldiers sit on top of APC's, at the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel, March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo
FILE - Destroyed buildings are seen inside the Gaza Strip from southern Israel, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File)

Overview

  • Israeli forces have expanded the Gaza buffer zone to encompass over 50% of the territory, with some areas reaching 3 kilometers in depth.
  • Testimonies from Israeli soldiers reveal systematic destruction of homes, farmland, and infrastructure within the buffer zone, rendering the area uninhabitable.
  • The buffer zone has been described as a 'kill zone,' with soldiers instructed to target anyone entering the area, raising concerns about rules of engagement and civilian safety.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated plans for long-term Israeli control over Gaza, further fueling allegations of forced displacement and potential war crimes.
  • Rights groups and international observers have criticized the destruction as disproportionate and potentially constituting collective punishment, with calls for investigations into alleged war crimes.