Driving the news:
Israeli forces have placed “Yellow Line” boundary markers hundreds of meters deeper into Gaza than what was agreed under the October ceasefire map — and have killed civilians beyond it.
Why it matters:
Israel's violations of the deal directly contradict the regime’s claim of adhering to the truce and reveal a deliberate expansion of its control inside Gaza under the guise of ceasefire enforcement.
The big picture:
The Israeli strike on October 17 that killed 11 members of the Abu Shaaban family — including seven children and two women — took place approximately 125 meters beyond the boundary outlined in the ceasefire agreement. Analysts say the adjusted line allows Israel to retain control over significantly larger portions of Gaza than agreed.
Reports have confirmed at least two fatal incidents near the boundary, including the massacre of the Abu Shaaban family.
Key points:
- In northern Gaza’s al-Atatra area, six yellow boundary blocks were found up to 520 meters inside the Strip.
- Near Khan Younis, ten additional boundary markers were identified between 180 and 290 meters inside the designated withdrawal line.
- Even before the boundary shift, the designated line already granted Israel occupy approximately 53% of Gaza’s territory.
- Reports confirmed at least two deadly incidents near the boundary, including the Abu Shaaban family massacre.
What they’re saying:
Israeli War Minister Israel Katz, who ordered the new boundary markers, said: “Anyone crossing the line will be met with fire.” Meanwhile, Palestinian residents living near the line say that they remain “constantly exposed to danger,” since the boundary is largely unmarked, leaving civilians unaware of its exact location.
Between the lines:
The so-called “Yellow Line” divides Gaza in half, serving as an unmarked exclusion zone where Israeli forces maintain the right to shoot on sight.
Go deeper:
Reports from Gaza throughout the day indicated that Israeli forces continued to fire and bomb across multiple areas. Reportedly, Israeli drone fire killed one civilian near Bani Suhaila, artillery targeted Deir al-Balah, and heavy airstrikes struck southeast Khan Younis. In Gaza City, Israeli forces blew up homes and shelled eastern neighborhoods.
Since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, nearly 100 Palestinians have been killed.
Zohre Khazaee - A.Akbari
