Israel plans to extend the buffer zone within the Gaza Strip to nearly double what it was before October 7 through the systematic destruction of the territory, according to reports. On Tuesday, Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said his forces were removing what he called “terrorist structures and infrastructure” about 650 yards from the Gaza border fence. The Washington Post said that although officials had repeatedly suggested extending the so-called buffer zone, Tuesday’s comments by the Israel army “were the first public confirmation that the strategy was in motion”. He says this is…