Israel Expands 'Yellow Line' Annexation Zone to Two-Thirds of Gaza Strip
On July 22, 2026, humanitarian agencies reported that Israel's military 'Yellow Line' demarcation zone has expanded to cover 64.9% of the Gaza Strip, up from 53% earlier this year. The shifting concrete markers effectively annex territory in Khan Younis and southern Gaza, separating Israeli-held zones from Palestinian areas despite an existing ceasefire. Locals and analysts describe the movement as a creeping annexation that mirrors historic occupation patterns, causing significant new displacement and restricting Palestinian movement within the enclave.
Displaced: 15000