“Netzarim Corridor” — a zone Israel withdrew from under the last ceasefire — is now partly under Tel Aviv’s control.

But what’s its strategic importance for Israel?

● Bisects Gaza’s north and south

●Seized through killing of Palestinians, demolishing of homes near refugee camps, neighbourhoods

• ●Used as an Israeli military zone during the war, enables ground assaults and surveillance

• ● Blocks displaced Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza