"Israel's gradual advancement of its yellow line to occupy more territory in the Gaza Strip is fueling concerns that it is seeking to effectively annex and colonize the majority of the territory without any formal agreement."
"An analysis by Forensic Architecture shows Israel has unilaterally shifted the line westward over the past six months to the point where it controlled about 58% of the strip by December in an occupation zone that continues to grow."
"Palestinians living in Gaza reportedly woke up to learn that large yellow concrete blocks denoting the ceasefire line had suddenly moved and that they were now living in a free-fire area, where the Israeli military considers any Palestinian person or vehicle a legitimate target."
"The Associated Press found in January that at least 77 Palestinians have been shot on sight when they've found themselves on the wrong side of the yellow line or even just near it, even though the line's boundaries are ill-defined and fluid."
Israel has been gradually advancing its yellow line in the Gaza Strip, raising fears of annexation. Since a ceasefire in October, Israeli control has increased from 53% to 58% of Gaza. This shift has forced nearly 2 million displaced Palestinians into a smaller area, creating a free-fire zone where they are considered legitimate targets. Reports indicate that at least 77 Palestinians have been shot for being near the ill-defined line, contributing to over 730 deaths since the ceasefire.
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