Israel plans to force Gazans into three civilian areas cordoned off by four military zones if a ceasefire with Hamas fails, reports citing leaked plans suggest.
A map leaked by diplomats to The Times reportedly shows plans for three tightly controlled strips of civilian land in southern, central, and northern Gaza, separated by four exclusively military zones.
Under the plans, titled “Stage Three: the complete takeover of Gaza”, Palestinians would be forbidden to move between the zones without permission, potentially separating people from their land and homes.
The plan will also create a new military corridor south of the existing Netzarim corridor.
A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declined to confirm or deny the details of the proposal.
A new round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations is now in progress between Hamas and Israel in Doha.
