Israel expands Gaza restricted zone

The Israeli military has officially expanded its restricted 'orange line' security zone within the Gaza Strip, encompassing an additional 11 percent of the territory.

This move has drawn sharp criticism from international aid organizations, who warn that the increased restrictions will severely impede the delivery of essential food and medical supplies to a population already in crisis.

The expansion follows a series of skirmishes along the border despite the current ceasefire agreement.

Humanitarian groups argue that the new buffer zone effectively displaces thousands more civilians and further complicates the already precarious political future of the territory.