The Gaza Strip is witnessing significant territorial changes as Israel's military expands into the region, particularly in southern areas like Rafah, previously home to 250,000 residents. This takeover, according to Israel, aims to create security zones amid ongoing conflict with Hamas. The situation has cut off Rafah and the Gaza Strip from Egypt and complicated humanitarian efforts, especially for evacuating individuals needing medical treatment. Critics within Israel highlight the growing dissent over this military approach and its implications for the conflict's future.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that all of Rafah will be evacuated to create a security zone, fundamentally altering Gaza's geographic and humanitarian landscape.
Israel claims its military actions are aimed at pressuring Hamas to release hostages and are changing Gaza's map, consolidating Israel's control over the territory.
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