The Israeli military expands control over the Nahal Oz corridor.

On March 21, Jinshi Data reported that the Israel Defense Forces announced on the 19th that they had expanded their control over the Netzarim corridor in the Gaza Strip. Hamas criticized this move, stating that it seriously violates the already signed ceasefire protocol for Gaza. The IDF stated that on the 19th, they launched "targeted" ground operations in the central and southern regions of the Gaza Strip to expand the "security zone" and establish a partial buffer zone between the northern and southern Gaza Strip. As part of the ground operations, the IDF further expanded its control over the Netzarim corridor, which connects the northern and southern Gaza Strip. Footage released by the IDF showed tanks and soldiers active in the area.