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IDF Pushes Westward in Gaza City, Restricting Palestinian Movement with New Yellow Line

The IDF is moving its security boundary westward in Gaza City by placing yellow concrete blocks, restricting Palestinian movement and controlling about 70% of Gaza.

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IDF Pushes Westward in Gaza City, Restricting Palestinian Movement with New Yellow Line — Illustration by baba

What happened

01IDF advances the 'yellow line' westward in Gaza City, limiting Palestinian movement.
02Yellow concrete blocks placed near Tuffah neighborhood along Salah al-Din Street.
03Israel controls about 70% of Gaza Strip territory, per Netanyahu's May statement.
04Salah al-Din Street serves as new security boundary between Israeli-controlled and Palestinian areas.
05Displaced Gaza families forced westward amid fears of expanded military operations.
06Blocks bear inscriptions referencing new Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, highlighting tensions.

This expansion, especially near the Tuffah neighborhood and along Salah al-Din Street, forces displaced Palestinians to relocate westward amid fears of further military action.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ynet, the latest report. Read Ynet’s original