The announcement comes days after Israel said it would launch an offensive to take control of northern Gaza City.
Humanitarian aid being parachuted into Gaza Strip
Israel has announced plans to increase the flow of shelter equipment into the Gaza Strip
Israel’s military announced on Saturday that it would move Palestinians to the southern Gaza Strip ahead of a renewed offensive.
The announcement comes days after Israel said it would launch an offensive to take control of northern Gaza City.
The Israeli military agency in charge of civilian affairs in the Palestinian territories, known as COGAT, said that the the supply of tents to Gaza would resume on Sunday.
It said that the shelter equipment would be transported via the Kerem Shalom crossing by the United Nations and international aid organizations after inspection by Israeli Defense Ministry personnel.ConflictsIsrael
Israel announces plan to move Palestinians to southern Gaza
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The announcement comes days after Israel said it would launch an offensive to take control of northern Gaza City.
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Humanitarian aid being parachuted into Gaza Strip
Israel has announced plans to increase the flow of shelter equipment into the Gaza Strip [FILE: August 15, 2025]Image: Ahmed Jihad Ibrahim Al-arini/Anadolu Agency/IMAGO
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Israel’s military announced on Saturday that it would move Palestinians to the southern Gaza Strip ahead of a renewed offensive.
The announcement comes days after Israel said it would launch an offensive to take control of northern Gaza City.
The Israeli military agency in charge of civilian affairs in the Palestinian territories, known as COGAT, said that the the supply of tents to Gaza would resume on Sunday.
It said that the shelter equipment would be transported via the Kerem Shalom crossing by the United Nations and international aid organizations after inspection by Israeli Defense Ministry personnel.
What else do we know about Israel’s plan?
Israel’s military did not specify when the movement of Palestinians would begin.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said that “we are now in the stage of discussions to finalize the plan to defeat Hamas in Gaza.”
Israeli forces have increased operations on the outskirts of Gaza City, including in the Zeitoun and Shejaiya neighborhoods.
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Palestinians would be moved into what he described as “safe zones.” He also described Gaza City as the final stronghold of the Hamas militant group.
Gaza City was the most populous urban center in the Palestinian enclave until most of its population was displaced in Israel’s offensiv