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The Israeli army has moved to the buffer zone it created in eastern Gaza, allowing free north-south movement in the Strip.

Published On 9 Feb 2025

  • Israeli troops have withdrawn from the militarised zone that cut Gaza in half, known as the Netzarim Corridor, to the buffer zone it created on the Strip’s eastern border.
  • This comes after Israel and Hamas completed their fifth exchange, with three Israeli captives released for 183 Palestinian prisoners. At least seven of the detainees were transferred to hospital for treatment.