Israel to split Gaza into military zones

Israel plans to force Gazans into three civilian areas cordoned-off by four military zones if a ceasefire with Hamas fails, reports citing leaked plans suggest

Plan, entitled “Stage Three: the complete takeover of Gaza”, also envisions new military corridor built south of existing Netzarim corridor 

ISRAEL
EGYPT
Beit Hanoun
Beit Lahia
Jabalia
Rafah
Khan Younis
Gaza City
Deir al-Balah
Kerem Shalom
Rafah crossing
Kissufim
Gate 96
Erez crossing
Widened buffer zone
Philadelphi Corridor (occupied by Israel)
Al Rashid Road
Netzarim Corridor (occupied by Israel)
GAZA STRIP
1
2
3
5km
3 miles

Four military zones
Three civilian zones
Travel between sections forbidden without permission
Transport of goods between zones to undergo security checks, including photo identification and bar codes
Crossings (closed)

Sources: Israel Defence Forces, The Times
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