Israel this Friday released a map dividing the Gaza Strip into hundreds of sectors, ordering the timely withdrawal of civilians as it resumes its air, land and sea offensive against the Palestinian enclave.
“In preparation for the next phase of the war, the Israeli army is publishing the map that divides the territory of the Gaza Strip into recognizable areas so that residents can orient themselves, understand instructions and, if necessary, evacuate from specific locations for their safety. “an Israeli army spokesman said.
The spokesperson appealed to the residents of the Gaza Strip “locate the area in question and take action if asked to leave”.
Israel and Hamas resumed fighting on Friday, following a seven-day ceasefire that allowed the release of 105 hostages in Gaza and 240 Palestinians held in Israel, as well as the access of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian enclave.
The United States, Israel’s main partner, called on the Jewish state not to resume the military offensive in Gaza unless there is a concrete plan to protect civilians, including “the precise designation of areas in the center and south of Gaza where civilians can reside.” safe and out of the line of fire.”
Washington does not want this to happen again in the south of the Palestinian enclave “the enormous loss of civilian lives and displacement (of people) on the scale that occurred in the north”US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Tel Aviv on Thursday.
Since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, Israeli forces have been bombing civilian structures in the Gaza Strip, including residential areas, hospitals, schools, markets and mosques, claiming that the Islamist group has built its barracks and military buildings there. infrastructures.
On several occasions, Israel ordered the evacuation of civilians through social media, telephone calls or the publication of millions of obituaries, but the attacks took place even in areas it had previously classified as safe.
It is estimated that nearly two million Gazans – out of a total population of 2.4 million – have been forcibly displaced and are facing a serious humanitarian crisis, with hospitals collapsing and shortages of housing, drinking water, food, medicine and electricity.
The Islamist group carried out a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people and taking more than 200 hostages. This prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare war on Hamas and launch an offensive in the Gaza Strip that has already cost the lives of more than 15,000 people.
Source: DN
