Israel Forces 2.3 Million Palestinians to Live in Just 11% of Gaza
Over the past ten months, Israel has limited the area Palestinians in Gaza can live to just 11% of the 139 sq. miles narrow strip of land along the Mediterranean Sea.
According to the United Nations, the Israeli Defense Forces issued a series of evacuation orders to Palestinians, pushing the 2.3 million people into two overcrowded areas, Muwasi and Deir Al-Balah. The total area of the regions dubbed humanitarian zones in Gaza is about 15 sq. miles.
Throughout the conflict, Israel has defined a shrinking area of Gaza as a safe zone or humanitarian zone where Palestinians can live without fear of conflict. However, the IDF has bombed multiple safe zones.
