Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show
Summary
Since October 7, 2023, Israeli military control in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and southern Syria has been more complex than official maps show. Investigations combining satellite images and official data reveal that Israeli forces have extended control beyond declared boundary lines in these areas.Key Facts
- Israeli military maps after ceasefire agreements show official boundary lines of control in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and southern Syria.
- In Gaza, the "Yellow Line" was agreed upon as a limit of Israeli control covering about half of the Gaza Strip’s area.
- Satellite and field data showed Israeli control markers placed beyond the official "Yellow Line" by several hundred meters.
- Israeli forces moved these markers westward in Gaza City, expanding control by about 300 meters and displacing some Palestinian families.
- The Israeli-controlled area in northern Gaza increased by about 4.7%, from 67.3 to 73.9 square kilometers.
- In southern Lebanon, satellite images reveal a similar pattern of Israeli control exceeding what official maps declare.
- In southern Syria, Israeli military outposts exist beyond the known line that separates occupied Golan Heights from the rest of Syria.
- The investigation used official Israeli maps, satellite imagery, geographic tools, and conflict data to track these changes.
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