Summary
The article discusses the "yellow line," a demarcation line created by the Israeli military inside the Gaza Strip, which marks a buffer zone following a ceasefire. This line divides Gaza into areas of different control and impacts civilian life and security in the region.
Key Facts
- The yellow line marks the Israeli army's redeployment inside Gaza following an October ceasefire.
- The line extends 1.5km to 6.5km (0.9 to 4 miles) from Gaza's eastern boundary with Israel.
- It covers about 58% of Gaza and divides it into eastern and western zones.
- The east is under Israeli control, while the west faces air strike threats and displacement.
- Over 80% of Gaza's buildings have been damaged or destroyed by over two years of conflict.
- Residents near the yellow line live with ongoing military activities like shelling and demolitions.
- The line has shifted many times, affecting movement and access for Palestinians.
- The UN reports that more than 70% of Gaza was under evacuation or unsafe at times.
