Maps show how Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ keeps squeezing Palestinians in Gaza
Summary
Israel has expanded its military control in the Gaza Strip beyond the boundaries set by a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, pushing Palestinians into smaller areas. Since the ceasefire, Israeli forces have moved the boundary line west several times, increasing the territory they control and displacing many Palestinian families.Key Facts
- The Gaza Strip is about 365 square kilometers and densely populated with around 2.1 million people as of 2025.
- Before the war, Palestinians lived throughout Gaza, but Israel controlled buffer zones limiting access near the border.
- A ceasefire plan, proposed under President Donald Trump, set a “Yellow Line” where Israeli forces would withdraw and Palestinians would regain control of parts of Gaza.
- Instead of withdrawing, Israeli forces have expanded control, now holding nearly 60 percent of Gaza’s land, mainly in farmland and border areas.
- The population density in Palestinian-controlled areas has doubled since the ceasefire, reaching levels similar to New York City.
- Over 90 percent of Gaza’s population has been displaced by ongoing conflict since October 2023.
- Israel enforces a blockade on Gaza by land, air, and sea since 2007.
- Humanitarian agencies face new restrictions as Israel established another boundary called the “orange line,” limiting aid movement in Gaza.
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