Israel's Military Chief Reveals Plan for Gaza 'New Border'
The yellow line dividing Gaza under Donald Trump's ceasefire plan is effectively a new border for Israel, according to the country's military chief. Eyal Zamir made this statement during a recent visit to northern Gaza, where he met with Israeli reservists and visited the ruins of Palestinian towns.
Zamir described the 'yellow line' as "a new border line, serving as a forward defensive line for our communities and a line of operational activity." The military chief clarified that Israel would maintain control over its current military positions, which give it control over more than half of Gaza, including agricultural land and the Egypt border crossing.
The division between the Israeli-controlled areas and the rest of Gaza is stark. Palestinians were forcibly removed from this eastern portion by Israeli attacks and evacuation orders, leaving nearly 2 million people packed into a narrow coastal zone smaller than Washington D.C.
Zamir's comments appear to contradict the ceasefire agreement signed in October, which specifically states that Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza. Trump's plan calls for a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, with an international security force taking over in exchange.
However, despite this agreement, Israeli troops remain deployed along the 'yellow line', where they have built concrete outposts and declared a lethal boundary. Soldiers on these patrols have repeatedly killed Palestinians accused of crossing the line, including young children.
The US military has also been planning for long-term partition of Gaza along the yellow line, with one official describing reunification as "aspirational." Documents obtained by the Guardian envision the territory split into two zones: a "green zone" under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction can begin, and a "red zone" left in ruins.
The implications of Zamir's statement are concerning. It suggests that Israel is not committed to respecting its own ceasefire agreement, and instead seeks to maintain control over Gaza through force and occupation.
The yellow line dividing Gaza under Donald Trump's ceasefire plan is effectively a new border for Israel, according to the country's military chief. Eyal Zamir made this statement during a recent visit to northern Gaza, where he met with Israeli reservists and visited the ruins of Palestinian towns.
Zamir described the 'yellow line' as "a new border line, serving as a forward defensive line for our communities and a line of operational activity." The military chief clarified that Israel would maintain control over its current military positions, which give it control over more than half of Gaza, including agricultural land and the Egypt border crossing.
The division between the Israeli-controlled areas and the rest of Gaza is stark. Palestinians were forcibly removed from this eastern portion by Israeli attacks and evacuation orders, leaving nearly 2 million people packed into a narrow coastal zone smaller than Washington D.C.
Zamir's comments appear to contradict the ceasefire agreement signed in October, which specifically states that Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza. Trump's plan calls for a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, with an international security force taking over in exchange.
However, despite this agreement, Israeli troops remain deployed along the 'yellow line', where they have built concrete outposts and declared a lethal boundary. Soldiers on these patrols have repeatedly killed Palestinians accused of crossing the line, including young children.
The US military has also been planning for long-term partition of Gaza along the yellow line, with one official describing reunification as "aspirational." Documents obtained by the Guardian envision the territory split into two zones: a "green zone" under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction can begin, and a "red zone" left in ruins.
The implications of Zamir's statement are concerning. It suggests that Israel is not committed to respecting its own ceasefire agreement, and instead seeks to maintain control over Gaza through force and occupation.
... like, what even is the point? I mean, Gaza's already a tiny strip of land - it feels like Israel just wants to lock down an entire population into a small area. And the fact that they're not even following through on their own ceasefire agreement is super concerning 
... I mean, how can you trust them if they're breaking their word? The idea of this 'green zone' where reconstruction can start sounds nice and all, but it's just another way of saying Israel's gonna control everything. 
It feels like they're trying to draw a line in the sand and say "this is our new border" without even considering the impact on the people who live there 
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This situation with Gaza and the 'yellow line' just shows how far apart people's perceptions of what a solution looks like can be. It seems like Israel's military chief is trying to redraw the lines, literally and figuratively, but it's not about creating a better future for all, it's about maintaining power over others.
it sounds like izrael is just tryin 2 maintain control ovr gaza no matter what, even tho its supposed 2 b part of a peaceful agreement. thas not cool at all 
those ppls living in gaza have already gone thru so much, from attacks 2 evacuations... can't we just hav some peace & stability for once? 
. If this yellow line thing is just a new border for Israel, that means they're not going to leave no matter what 
. And with all these soldiers patrolling the area and killing anyone who gets too close... it's just so unfair 
. I feel like they're more interested in keeping their control over the land than actually helping the people of Gaza 
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It's like Israel is playing with fire, trying to control Gaza without actually committing to anything. The 'green zone' idea sounds more like a fancy way of saying "we'll let you rebuild if we can keep the upper hand". This whole situation feels really unfair and one-sided... 
. The US military's plans for partitioning Gaza are basically saying that reunification is just a pipe dream, and that's not right. We need more voices speaking out against this kind of occupation and more support for Palestinian rights.
. It's not too late for Israel to back down from its aggressive plans and work towards a real ceasefire and peaceful resolution. Fingers crossed!
i mean, the yellow line was supposed to be a temporary solution under trump's deal, but it sounds like zamir is just trying to legitimize israel's control over gaza now 