Israeli army’s spokesperson Avichay Adraee has issued a statement with the following points for residents in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera.

  • According to the [ceasefire] agreement, [Israeli] forces will remaindeployed in specific areas in the Gaza Strip.
  • Do not approach [the] forces in the area until further notice. Approaching the forces exposes you to danger.
  • Movement from the south to the north of the Gaza Strip or towards theNetzarim road remains dangerous in light of [military] activity inthe area.
  • If Hamas adheres to all the details of the agreement, then startingnext week, the residents of the Gaza Strip will be able to return tothe northern part of the Strip, and directives will be issued in thisregard.
  • In the southern Gaza Strip, it is dangerous to approach the Rafahcrossing area, the Philadelphi Corridor, and all areas where forcesare concentrated.
  • In the marine area along the sector, there is a great risk offishing, swimming and diving and we warn against entering the sea inthe coming days.
  • It is forbidden to approach Israeli territory and the buffer zone.Approaching the buffer zone is extremely dangerous.

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