IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said on Sunday that the Gaza ceasefire line known as the “Yellow Line,” demarcating the Israeli military withdrawal, is “a new border line.” “We have operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip, and we will remain on those defense lines,” Zamir said during a tour of Gaza, according to remarks provided by the IDF.
“The Yellow Line is a new border line—serving as a forward defensive line for our communities and a line of operational activity.” Israel controls about 53 percent of Gaza under the first phase of U.S.
President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan. The IDF chief reiterated the Israeli government’s position that Hamas will not be allowed to reestablish itself and, after the failure of Oct. 7, 2023, is preparing for future surprise attack scenarios. He noted that Israel was waiting for the return of the final deceased hostage. (Read More)