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Israel Establishing Gaza Buffer Zone
(Ynet News) Yoav Zitun - Israel intends to control a buffer zone inside Gaza after the war to allow the residents of the Western Negev to return to their homes with relative security. The IDF is demolishing buildings that served as observation and firing positions on communities adjacent to the border such as Netiv HaAsara, Nir Oz, Kfar Aza, Kerem Shalom and Sderot. The redesigned border strip is expected to incorporate both permanent and mobile military installations and positions, as well as military roads and fortified observation posts. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Washington opposes any "permanent change" to Gaza's territory. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said, "We do not want to see a reduction in Gazan territory under any circumstances. We will not support it."