Israel plans to take over Gaza City

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take control of Gaza City raises the prospect of a renewed offensive and open-ended Israeli occupation of the besieged Palestinian enclave

Gaza City: Plan is expected to involve ground offensive and evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to other areas in south

UN warns offensive risks “catastrophic consequences” for Palestinian civilians and 20 living Israeli hostages held by Hamas

Israeli militarised zone or areas which have been under evacuation orders
Closed crossing
Crossing open for limited entry of approved cargo
Distribution sites run by U.S.-Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)
Israeli military corridor

Al Mawasi
Deir al-Balah
Kerem Shalom
Rafah
Erez
Erez West
Gate 96
Kissufim
Morag Corridor
Magen Oz Corridor
Khan Younis
Rafah
Gaza City
Jabalia
Beit Hanoun
Beit Lahia
ISRAEL
GAZA STRIP
Philadelphi Corridor
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Netzarim Corridor
EGYPT
3 miles
5km

Sources: Reuters, BBC, OCHA, IDF
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