Israeli maps outline expanded zone of military control in Gaza
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 16:16 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
New maps of Gaza quietly issued by Israel have put thousands of displaced Palestinians inside an expanded restricted area, within boundaries the military says it can continue to change. Reuters reports that this move is part of a broader effort to exert control over the territory.
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