Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete January 16, 2026 at 01:02 AM
Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show

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Satellite images analyzed by BBC Verify show Israel has moved concrete blocks marking its post-ceasefire line of control, known as the Yellow Line, deeper into Gaza in multiple locations. The IDF initially placed blocks in areas like Beit Lahia, Jabalia, and al-Tuffah, then repositioned them further into the Strip, with some markers moved nearly 300 meters. While the IDF claims the line is being marked according to conditions on the ground, over half of the mapped markers are placed significantly deeper than indicated on military maps. Approximately 10 kilometers of the Yellow Line remain unmarked, causing confusion among Palestinians about the boundaries of the "dangerous combat zone." The US-brokered deal with Hamas stipulated Israel's withdrawal beyond this Yellow Line.

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