Gaza's yellow line becomes a lasting feature
A study by the Palestinian Center for Political Studies has found that the so-called "Yellow Line" in the Gaza Strip—initially considered a temporary security arrangement following the ceasefire agreement in October 2025—is gradually evolving into a long-term reality involving permanent geographic and political separation. The areas under Israeli control increased from approximately 53% in October 2025 to between 65% and 70% by August 2026. This expansion has been accompanied by increased demolitions, land leveling, and restrictions on residents' access to lands behind the line, especially in the agricultural sector, where about 97% of its territory has become inaccessible for safe access until June 2026. The study warns that this trend could lead to a geographic and political shift threatening the unity of the Gaza Strip. It emphasizes the need to document and analyze these developments from a legal perspective, providing recommendations to unify the monitoring and management of the line and to treat it as a long-term situation rather than a temporary arrangement.
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