The attacks in the safe zones have escalated since May 2024. So far in January 2025, at least 22 attacks have been reported, according to an analysis from BBC Verify.
A humanitarian zone was first established by the Israeli military in October 2023 to protect innocent civilians from harm. Since then, more areas have been added.
The zone consists largely of an overcrowded coastal strip along the Mediterranean where over a million people live, according to estimates from humanitarian organizations.
Khaled Abdel Rahman, who lives in a safe zone, tells BBC about daily attacks.
We were moved to Khan Younis because it was designated as a safe zone, but in reality, we find nothing but uncertainty here, he says.
The Israeli military states in a statement to BBC that they are targeting Hamas operatives who operate in the area and accuse Hamas of violating international law and using civilians as human shields.
