Financial Times – IDF orders evacuation of parts of Khan Younis ‘safe zone’

This map, created by the Financial Times, illustrates Israel’s post-war strategy to implement Hamas-free zones in northern Gaza. On the map there are various key elements including:

Ongoing Israeli Ground Operation are indicated by blue shading. Closed Border Crossings marked with a black icon, open Border Crossings are marked with a green icon. Rafah and Kerem Shalom Border Crossings are also marked with specific icons, showing their status. The Refugee Camp Areas are shaded in light grey, Israeli Military Buffer Zones are displayed in varying shades of beige representing 100m, 300m, and 1,000m zones. The New ‘Humanitarian Bubbles’ are marked on the map with purple dots and Humanitarian Areas are highlighted, including al-Mawasi and the broader humanitarian area in purple.

There are various location labels on the map, including Erez West, Atatra, Beit Lahia, Beit Hanoun, Gaza City, and ongoing IDF operations in Shejaiya. Additional elements on the map include the US-built JLOTS floating pier, the Netzarim corridor, and the Philadelphi corridor.

The map provides a detailed overview of the strategic, military, and humanitarian zones within Gaza, reflecting the ongoing conflict dynamics.

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