Israel's military has declared large parts of the Gaza envelope a closed military zone, effective 08:00 Sunday until 08:00 Monday, hours before the planned start of the 'March of the Thousands' by right-wing organizations pushing for Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip. The march is expected to include cabinet members, ministers, and senior Knesset members, according to i24NEWS.
The IDF on Sunday morning expanded its closure of the Gaza envelope, declaring large parts of the area a closed military zone from 08:00 Sunday to 08:00 Monday, hours before the planned 'March of the Thousands' by right-wing groups advocating for Jewish settlement in the Strip. The expanded zone goes beyond the specific routes declared earlier in the day, according to i24NEWS.
The Zioneer reported at 07:34 that the IDF Southern Command had initially designated Routes 34 and 232 from Yad Mordechai to Sha'ar HaNegev and Kerem Shalom as a closed military zone, with the march scheduled to begin at 17:00 on Monday. Earlier reports at 06:03 had detailed the boundaries and the signed order under Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor. The updated declaration, which now covers 'large parts of the Gaza envelope', reflects an escalation in the military's response to the planned demonstration.
The march, organized by the Nahala movement, is expected to include cabinet members, ministers, and senior Knesset members, signaling high-level political support, as The Zioneer reported at 07:51. The military has cited concerns over a potential border breach as the reason for the closure. The IDF has been preparing for the event since at least early Sunday, with the first closed military zone order issued at 06:06, initially described as covering the 'Arab Negev'.
The closure is set to expire at 08:00 Monday, before the march is scheduled to begin at 17:00 Monday, leaving uncertainty about whether the military will extend the order. The list of participating officials has not been officially confirmed, and the exact scale of the demonstration remains unclear.
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