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Israel maintaining control deeper inside Gaza than expected, new boundary markers suggest

Israel maintaining control deeper inside Gaza than expected, new boundary markers suggest

Summary

Israel is maintaining control over more areas in Gaza than outlined in a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. New boundary markers, positioned deeper into Gaza, suggest this expansion. The placement has created confusion about the safe areas for residents.

Key Facts

  • Israel's military is controlling areas in Gaza beyond what was agreed in a ceasefire with Hamas.
  • The boundaries, marked by yellow lines, were supposed to define Israel's retreat areas.
  • New videos and satellite images show markers are positioned hundreds of meters deeper inside Gaza than expected.
  • Israel's Defense Minister stated that crossing these boundaries will result in forceful action.
  • There have been at least two violent incidents near these boundary lines.
  • Different maps from the White House, President Trump, and Israel showed varying boundary positions before the ceasefire.
  • In some areas, markers are as much as 520 meters deeper inside Gaza than indicated by Israeli maps.
  • Experts suggest these markers may be intended to create a "buffer zone" for security reasons.
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