The Israeli army plans to establish a new "safe zone" in Gaza in preparation for the Rafah ground operation

On May 1st, local time on May 1st, the Israeli Army Radio released news that the Israeli army plans to establish a new "safe zone" in the Gaza Strip to prepare for possible operations in Rafah. The news said that the new area will be located in the suburbs of Nusaywright and Brij, near the Nezarim corridor. In addition, the current settlement area near Mawasi will also be extended eastward to Khan Younis.