Israel expands Gaza operation 

Israel has announced a major expansion of its military offensive in the Gaza Strip as it prepares for more intense fighting with Hamas

Jabalia
Western Erez
Erez


Al Mawasi area
Israel’s plan could see Gaza’s 2.2 million people forced into narrow coastal strip

Philadelphi Corridor (Israeli- control)

Rafah
Rafah
EGYPT
GAZA STRIP
Kissufim
Gaza City
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Beit Hanoun
Beit Lahia
Netzarim Corridor (Israeli-control)
Gate 96
ISRAEL
Khan Younis
Kerem Shalom (open only for medical evacuation)

5km 3 miles

Israeli restricted zone 
Evacuation orders (Mar 31-Apr 1) 
Crossings (closed) 
Refugee camps



Apr 2: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says army will seize large areas of Gaza and add them
to its “security zones”, accompanied by large-scale evacuation of population


Sources: Financial Times, IDF, OCHA Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS