The ‘yellow line’ designated by US president Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan in Gaza has been described by Israel’s military chief as a ‘new border’ for the country. Eyal Zamir, the chief of the general staff, emphasized that Israel would maintain its current military positions, effectively controlling more than half of Gaza, which includes significant agricultural land and the border crossing with Egypt. Zamir further explained that the ‘yellow line’ serves as a defensive front for Israeli communities and a line for operational activities during his visit to meet with Israeli reservists in northern Gaza.
Recently, there has been a commitment by the Israeli military to retain troops in Gaza, which appears to contradict the terms of the ceasefire agreement signed in October. The agreement stipulates that Israel should not occupy or annex Gaza. However, the Israeli government has refrained from commenting on whether Zamir’s statements align with official policy, attributing the military’s presence in Gaza to the ceasefire outline and accusing Hamas of violations.
The ceasefire plan, part of Mr. Trump’s 20-point proposal, includes a gradual handover of Palestinian territory to an international security force until complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Despite this, the UN resolution passed last month endorsing the security force has seen no commitments from countries to contribute troops. Although some nations have shown interest in peacekeeping efforts, reluctance remains due to concerns of potential conflicts with Hamas.
As part of the new developments, Israel has fortified its military positions along the ‘yellow line’ with concrete outposts, explicitly marking it as a lethal boundary. This action, coupled with the deployment of soldiers and reports of fatal incidents involving Palestinians crossing the line, indicates heightened tensions in the region. Additionally, satellite imagery reveals the expansion of Israel’s military occupation beyond agreed boundaries, raising further concerns.
In preparation for a long-term partition in Gaza, the US military has also been considering the division along the ‘yellow line’, envisioning a ‘green zone’ for reconstruction under Israeli and international military control, alongside a ‘red zone’ destined to remain in ruins indefinitely. These strategies reflect the evolving dynamics in Gaza and the challenges posed by the ceasefire agreement and the territorial disputes between Israel and Hamas.
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