The Israeli military has ordered people to leave part of the Gaza Strip. This area is called the Muwasi humanitarian zone, and it is in the southern part of Gaza. The military says it needs to do this because it plans to start an operation against Hamas militants. These militants have been using this area to launch rockets at Israel.
Humanitarian Zone Overcrowded
Earlier this month, Israel said that over a million Palestinians are now in the humanitarian zone. This zone stretches about 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) along the Mediterranean Sea. Many people in this area are living in tent camps. These camps do not have proper sanitation or medical facilities, and there is limited access to aid. This information comes from the United Nations and other humanitarian groups.
Ongoing negotiations are trying to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza. U.S. and Israeli officials are hopeful that an agreement is closer than ever. A team will continue talks on Thursday, according to the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Egypt, Qatar, and the United States are pushing for a phased cease-fire deal. This deal would stop the fighting and free the hostages.
On Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu left for Washington. He plans to give a speech to the U.S. Congress and meet with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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