**Gaza’s “Humanitarian Area” Struck 97 Times in a Month**
The area of Gaza that Israel‘s military told people to go to for their own safety has seen almost 100 strikes since May. This is according to a report from BBC Verify, which looked at the situation during negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire.
**A Breakthrough in Talks?**
Mediators in Qatar say talks are nearing their conclusion, raising hopes for a quick agreement. But despite this progress, residents of Gaza’s “humanitarian area” live in constant uncertainty.
**What is the “Humanitarian Area”?**
The “humanitarian area” was established by Israel’s military to protect civilians. It includes cities like Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah. The IDF said it was targeting Hamas militants operating in this area, but a BBC Verify investigation found that there were 97 strikes in just one month.
**Injuries and Deaths**
A resident who lives in the zone, Khaled Abdul Rahman, told BBC that residents are subjected to daily bombardments that often result in injuries and deaths. “We were forced to relocate to Khan Younis, which was designated as a safety zone,” he said. “But we have found nothing but insecurity here.”
**No Safe Zone**
The UN and international humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza have said that there is no such thing as “safe zones” that are unilaterally enforced. Juliette Touma of the UN agency Unrwa for Palestinian refugees said, “Gaza has no safe zone. There is no safe place. No one is safe.”
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