>>938405862
no it fucking wasnt
there is a buffer zone between Gaza and Israel. It has existed for decades along the border, primarily enforced on the Gaza side to prevent militant incursions into Israel, and was initially around 300-330 meters (or about 330 yards) wide before the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.
Since the war began, Israel has significantly expanded this zone through demolitions and military operations, now extending up to 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) or more in depth in some areas