Report: Israel is annexing Rafah, a fifth of Gaza, into its buffer zone.

"The area includes the city of Rafah & its surrounding neighborhoods."

Residents will not be allowed to return, & Israel is considering demolishing buildings.

"Soldiers who served in other sections of the buffer zone are raising concerns about the dangers posed to troops, Palestinian civilians & the hostages."

haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-0…

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Haaretz exclusive: Israel preparing to turn Rafah – one-fifth of Gaza – into part of buffer zone

The area includes the city of Rafah and its surrounding neighborhoods in the Gaza Strip. Residents will not be allowed to return, and the demolition of all buildings is under consideration.

^{Yaniv Kubovich (Haaretz)}