The Israeli military is reportedly turning the so-called “yellow line” in Gaza into a permanent reality, reinforcing its presence along the corridor, according to Israeli daily Haaretz on Thursday.
The report said the line has effectively become a fixed separation zone on the ground, as Israeli forces expand their operations by establishing 32 military positions and constructing a barrier stretching approximately 17 kilometres.
It added that what was initially presented as a temporary phase ahead of a broader withdrawal from Gaza has, in recent months, become increasingly entrenched.
According to the publication, the “yellow line” has emerged as a central axis of Israeli military control within the enclave, with ongoing attacks reported in nearby areas.
Haaretz also reported that more than 200 Palestinians have been killed near the line in recent months, without providing further details.
The “yellow line” refers to a notional boundary inside Gaza to which Israeli forces temporarily withdrew under a ceasefire agreement, separating areas under Israeli occupation from zones where Palestinians are allowed to be present.
On February 17, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel would not move “a single millimetre” from the line until Hamas is disarmed.
Israeli forces have carried out daily violations of the ceasefire, which has been in place since October 10, killing 691 people and wounding 1,876 others as of March 18, according to data from the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza.
Israel launched its military campaign in Gaza in October 2023, a conflict that has resulted in the deaths of more than 72,000 Palestinians, injured around 172,000 others, and devastated approximately 90 percent of civilian infrastructure.
