Israel says it plans 'humanitarian islands' for Gaza displaced - BBC News

It comes ahead of a planned offensive in the city of Rafah, where 1.4 million people are sheltering.

2 days agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, ReutersImage caption, Moving more than half of Gaza's population from Rafah could take weeksBy Anna FosterBBC News, JerusalemIsrael's military has said it plans to move displaced Palestinians in Gaza to what it called "humanitarian islands" in the middle of the strip, ahead of any offensive in Rafah.

Some 1.4 million people are sheltering in the southern city after fleeing the fighting between Israeli troops and Hamas in northern and central areas.

It is not clear what the "islands" will look like, or how they will operate.

But the military suggested that aid and temporary housing would be provided.

No timeframe has yet been given about when the operation could happen.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68561139

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