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Almost 100 strikes in Gaza 'humanitarian zone', BBC Verify finds

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Almost 100 strikes located in Gaza 'humanitarian zone' has been hit by 97 strikes since May , analysis shows.

Israel established the zone in October 2023 for the "protection" of residents to "keep innocent civilians out of harms way" On May 2024 , the IDF significantly expanded the zone to include the cities of Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah .

Israeli military officials have publicly acknowledged 28 attacks since 6 May , but did not confirm involvement in others.

The boundary of the "humanitarian area" has changed 20 times since it was introduced.

It has varied in size from around 7 km sq ( 2.7 sq miles ) when it was first introduced to 72 km sq at its largest.

The IDF said evacuation notices "do not constitute as a reduction of the humanitarian zone" Residents in the zone also live under constant uncertainty.