"Yellow Line" Military Zone Expansion in Gaza City
On June 20, 2026, Israeli forces expanded the restricted access zone in eastern Gaza City, colloquially known as the 'Yellow Line.' The placement of new yellow cement blocks to mark the expanded military boundary forced residents in the immediate vicinity to evacuate. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, this specific territorial expansion displaced dozens of Palestinian families—estimated at approximately 300 individuals—who were forced to abandon their shelters and seek safety further west.
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Country: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: OCHA OPT