Israel withdraws to 'Yellow Line' in Gaza amid U.S. pressure for disarmament

Israeli forces have reportedly withdrawn from the "Orange Line" back to the "Yellow Line" in the Gaza Strip, reducing territorial control to 53% of the enclave. The move follows diplomatic pressure from the Trump administration. Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. envoy Jared Kushner agreed to establish working groups for Gaza's demilitarization and public health. Netanyahu maintains that no reconstruction will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed, a process to be supervised by a U.S. general.

Date: August 18, 2026

Location: Gaza Strip, Palestine

Conflict: Israel-Hamas War

Category: border crossing

Severity: HIGH

Source: Israel National News

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