DaysofPal—The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas has accused the Israeli occupation of attempting to impose new realities on the ground that confirm its intentions to remain in Gaza and not end the war, following the Israeli army’s announcement of a new military corridor named “Magen Oz”, which separates eastern Khan Younis from its western part.
Hamas senior official Dr. Bassem Naim said in a Facebook post that the establishment of this new route contradicts Israel’s claims at the negotiating table, stressing that the Israeli occupation is only engaging in negotiations superficially to manage domestic opinion and ease international pressure.
Naim added, “Israel hasn’t submitted any new maps for over a week, despite what it claims in the media. Today’s announcement of the new route that splits Khan Younis in half is a clear response in practice.”
The announcement comes amid ongoing international efforts to reach a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, which are being hindered by Israeli-imposed obstacles, notably the “Morag” corridor, which separates Rafah from Khan Younis and remains one of the main points of contention in the Doha talks.
With the declaration of “Magen Oz”, the number of Israeli military corridors dissecting Gaza has now risen to four: Netzarim, Philadelphi, Morag, and Magen Oz, with the newest route extending 15 kilometers. Observers have described the move as an indication of Israel’s intention to enforce a permanent geographic division of the Gaza Strip.
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