Israel Expands 'Yellow Line' Buffer Zone to Cover 65 Percent of Gaza Strip
The Israeli military has accelerated the construction of a giant earthen barrier and watchtower system known as the 'Yellow Line,' which now restricts access to approximately 64.9 percent of Gaza's territory. UN officials report that the constant westward movement of the line causes daily forced displacement and puts civilians at risk of lethal force for approaching the demarcation. Concurrently, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed six members of a single family, including four children.
Date: July 22, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 6
Displaced: 1,200
Source: Al Jazeera