Buffer Zone

Report:

Gallant promised US not to let Jews return to Gaza

During a meeting with US Ambassador and Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs, the Defense Minister stressed the buffer zone would be temporary and for security purposes only.

Report: Netanyahu calls Putin to discuss Syria buffer zone

Israel wants 30-mile buffer zone to protect against Hezbollah, Iran - but doesn't want the zone controlled by Russia, report says.

Hamas building Gaza buffer zone on Egyptian border

Hamas destroys Gazans homes within 100 meters of border to create buffer zone in bid to ease relations with Egypt.

Egypt finds Gaza's first iron attack tunnel

As part of buffer zone flooding project, first of estimated 17 expensive Hamas tunnels funded by Qatar unearthed in Gaza.

Human Rights Watch: Egypt Harming Thousands in the Sinai

Human rights organization warns that Egypt’s military campaign against insurgents in northern Sinai is harming thousands of civilians.

A new Gazan front?

Hamas Claims Egypt Opened Fire on its 'Military Posts' in Gaza

Amid massive expulsion of Gazans, Hamas 'ministry' and witnesses say Egypt has now shot at its positions - but did Hamas contradict itself?

Egypt Extends North Sinai Curfew by Three Months

Egypt’s Prime Minister extends curfew that was imposed following two deadly attacks in Sinai in October.

Egypt Starts Evacuating Homes as it Doubles Gaza Buffer Zone

Egypt begins work on doubling the width of a buffer zone along the border with Gaza, evacuating 1,220 homes in the process.

Egypt Set to Begin Doubling Gaza Buffer Zone

Work to begin next week to double the width of a buffer zone being built along Egypt's border with Gaza to prevent terrorist infiltration.

Amnesty Breaks the Silence on Egypt's Gaza Expulsion

Amnesty International condemns Egypt's demolition of homes in Gaza as part of the establishment of a buffer zone.

World Silent as Gazans Suffer Egyptian Expulsion

Gaza residents complain of constant explosions 'worse than IDF op.' as their homes are demolished, and local economy collapses.

Egypt Doubles Size of Gaza Buffer Zone

Egypt announces it will double the depth of a buffer zone along border with Gaza, after discovering more underground tunnels.

No international criticism

Watch: Egypt's Gaza Expulsion Won't Pity Muslim Clerics

Egypt quickly destroys over 800 Gaza homes for 'buffer zone' while threatening Muslim leaders, as residents cry 'Egyptian Nakba.'

Double standard?

Watch: Egypt Expels Gazans and the World is Silent

Tanks, helicopters and soldiers force Gazans to flee their homes before destroying them - buffer zone evacuation meets no criticism.

Egypt Gives Gazans 48 Hours to Evacuate

As part of its "buffer zone plan", Egypt has ordered residents living along the country's eastern border with Gaza to evacuate.

Egypt to Create Buffer Zone with Gaza

Due to Friday's attack, claiming the lives of 31 soldiers, President Sisi plans to expand the buffer zone on border between Gaza and Sinai.

Israel Intensifies Warning to Syria Over Golan Heights

Israel has allegedly reiterated its warnings to Syria over the Golan Heights, threatening the IDF will attack Syrian tanks on its border.