Israeli army chief claims "yellow line new border inside Gaza

8/12/2025 7:29

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said on Sunday that the "yellow line" demarcation is the "new borderline" inside the Gaza Strip.



The "yellow line" marks the zone from which Israeli troops have not withdrawn in the Palestinian enclave, as part of the ceasefire arrangements that took effect on Oct. 10.



"The 'yellow line' is a new borderline, serving as a forward defensive line for our communities and a line of operational activity," Zamir said during a visit to Beit Hanoun and Jabaliya in Gaza, where he met division commanders.



He said the military has assumed "operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip," adding that Israeli forces "will remain" in those areas.



Zamir added the army "will not allow Hamas to reestablish itself" and is preparing for "surprise attack scenarios," which he described as a cornerstone of the military's upcoming multi-year plan.