‘Yellow line’ that divides Gaza under Trump plan is ‘new border’ for Israel, says military chief

According to Israel's military chief, Eyal Zamir, the "yellow line" dividing Gaza under the Trump ceasefire plan is considered a "new border" for Israel. Zamir stated that Israel will maintain its military positions, controlling over half of Gaza, including agricultural land and the Egyptian border crossing. This declaration contradicts the ceasefire agreement, which prohibits Israeli occupation or annexation of Gaza, and Trump's plan for a phased handover of territory to an international security force. The Israeli government has not commented on whether Zamir's statement reflects official policy, while accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire. The ceasefire agreement links Israeli withdrawal to Hamas's demilitarization, but lacks a clear mechanism or timeline. A UN resolution authorized an international security force, but no countries have committed troops.

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