Fears Gaza ‘temporary’ ceasefire line could become permanent new border

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Seham Tantesh in Gaza and Julian BorgerOctober 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM

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A temporary yellow line marking Gaza’s ceasefire area is becoming more permanent as Israel reinforces its control over parts of Gaza during a fragile truce. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have installed concrete markers every 200 meters to delineate areas under their control, dividing Gaza roughly in half. In the western part, Hamas seeks to reassert control; in the eastern strip and along borders, IDF has fortified outposts and fired at those approaching the line. Local residents are unable to return home due to ongoing violence and fear of gunfire. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would maintain security control over Gaza and decide on its own actions and foreign troop presence for policing the truce.

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