"The yellow line agreed in the US-brokered ceasefire in October was supposed to be temporary pending further Israeli withdrawals, but the partially observed truce has stalled after its first phase amid disagreements over the disarming of Hamas, and continued Israeli bombardment of Gaza."
"Residents awoke to find the line had moved overnight and they were suddenly in a free-fire zone. The yellow line has advanced several times, said Faiq al-Sakani, 37, in al-Tuffah."
"During these advances, displaced people who had been staying near Salah al-Din Street were targeted, he said. In recent days, he added, there had been a significant uptick in demolitions, excavations and new buildings by the army, along with constant heavy gunfire in the area."
"More than 10 miles of berms have been erected already, according to Haaretz, mostly in the north, but bulldozers have started putting up new structures along the line."
Israeli forces have shifted the agreed truce line in Gaza westward over six months, expanding their control beyond the original 53% territory. The ceasefire, brokered by the US, has stalled due to disagreements over Hamas disarmament and ongoing bombardments. The yellow line, marked by concrete blocks, has advanced multiple times, placing residents in newly designated free-fire zones. Reports indicate increased demolitions and military activity, with over 10 miles of earth berms constructed to enhance military visibility and control over Palestinian neighborhoods.
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