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Dr Andreas Krieg, a lecturer in defense studies at King's College London, reviewed the images of the likely aid sites for ABC News and said that while it was difficult to assess the sites' intended role, the design of the sites suggested a dual humanitarian and military use.
"The embankments currently under construction resemble military fortifications more than humanitarian infrastructure. Their design suggests potential dual use: they could serve as forward operating bases (FOBs), temporary strongpoints, or merely elevated watch towers. Without clarity on their scale and internal structure, it remains difficult to assess their intended role," Krieg said.
"Their location means they will not be accessible to many displaced civilians in hashtag#Gaza," he added. hashtag#Israel hashtag#Morag