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Israel controls 50% of Gaza
Context
Israel has dramatically expanded its footprint in the Gaza Strip since relaunching its war against Hamas last month. It now controls more than 50% of the territory and is squeezing Palestinians into shrinking wedges of land.
Where is Gaza?
- The Gaza Strip is a small coastal territory located along the Mediterranean Sea.
- It is around 40 km long and 5 to 12 km wide.
- It borders Israel to the east and north, Egypt to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
- Gaza is densely populated, with over 2 million Palestinians living there.
- Earlier Situation:
- Before the recent conflict, Israel maintained a narrow buffer zone—roughly 1 km wide—along Gaza’s eastern border.
- This area had several Palestinian towns and villages, fertile farmland, and was crucial for local food production.
- Though access was often restricted, many Palestinians still lived and farmed close to this zone.
- What has changed now?
- After the latest phase of the conflict resumed in late 2023, Israel began expanding this buffer zone significantly.
- As of now:
- The buffer zone has been expanded to up to 3 km in some areas.
- It is estimated that over 50% of Gaza’s land is now controlled or inaccessible due to Israeli military operations.
- Areas like northern Gaza, parts of central Gaza, and surroundings of Khan Younis have seen heavy destruction.
- Israel also controls buffer zones in Lebanon and the Golan Heights (Syria).
- Proposals have been made to split Gaza into different zones—like the Netzarim Corridor (already active) and a proposed Morag Corridor in the south—to divide Palestinian regions further.
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