The Yellow line is a [[demarcation line]] that separates the Gaza strip set out as part of the [[Gaza peace plan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reals |first=Tucker |last2= |first2= |last3= |first3= |last4= |last5= |first5= |date=2025-10-09 |title=Israeli government approves hostage and ceasefire deal |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-deal-signed-first-phase-announced-by-trump/ |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The line splits the Gaza strip into an Israeli-controlled eastern part representing 53% of the territory and a Palestinian-controlled western part covering 47% of the enclave.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-31 |title=‘Civilians can’t go home’: Gaza faces Israel’s new ‘yellow line’ |url=https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20251031-gaza-yellow-line-residents-israeli-army |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=France 24 |language=en}}</ref>
The Yellow line is a [[demarcation line]] that separates the Gaza strip set out as part of the [[Gaza peace plan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reals |first=Tucker |last2= |first2= |last3= |first3= |last4= |last5= |first5= |date=2025-10-09 |title=Israeli government approves hostage and ceasefire deal |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-deal-signed-first-phase-announced-by-trump/ |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The line splits the Gaza strip into an Israeli-controlled eastern part representing 53% of the territory and a Palestinian-controlled western part covering 47% of the enclave.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-31 |title=‘Civilians can’t go home’: Gaza faces Israel’s new ‘yellow line’ |url=https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20251031-gaza-yellow-line-residents-israeli-army |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=France 24 |language=en}}</ref>
The map of yellow line was first released by Donald Trump on his social media platform [[Truth Social]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Liebermann |first=Billy Stockwell, Tal Shalev, Oren |date=2025-10-04 |title=Trump calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to negotiate release of hostages – live updates |url=https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-gaza-hamas-trump-10-04-25 |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref>
The map of yellow line was first released by Donald Trump on his social media platform [[Truth Social]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Liebermann |first=Billy Stockwell, Tal Shalev, Oren |date=2025-10-04 |title=Trump calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to negotiate release of hostages – live updates |url=https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-gaza-hamas-trump-10-04-25 |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref>
== Background ==
== Background ==
The Yellow line is a demarcation line that separates the Gaza strip set out as part of the Gaza peace plan.[1] The line splits the Gaza strip into an Israeli-controlled eastern part representing 53% of the territory and a Palestinian-controlled western part covering 47% of the enclave.[2]
The map of yellow line was first released by Donald Trump on his social media platform Truth Social.[3]
On 7 October 2023, Hamas and multiple other Palestinian groups attacked Israel.[4]
The Gaza war occurred over the next two years. During the course this conflict, 67,000 Palestians and 2,000 Israelis are estimated to have died.[5][6] Allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity were raised against Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Ismael Haniyeh as well as Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court.[7]
On 10 October 2025, the Gaza peace plan came into effect.[8] This peace plan envisioned 3 phases. The first of which contained the Yellow Line. As part of the plan, the Israel Defense Force withdrew to this line until a second phase was to be agreed between Israel and Hamas.[9]
As of 28 October 2025, the Yellow Line separates the Gaza strip into two sections.[10] Palestinians are not allowed to cross into area east of the line.[2] Yellow concrete blocks have been installed to demarcate the border. Some Gazans have expressed concerns that this Yellow Line may become a new border.[11]
- ^ Reals, Tucker (2025-10-09). “Israeli government approves hostage and ceasefire deal”. www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ^ a b “‘Civilians can’t go home’: Gaza faces Israel’s new ‘yellow line’“. France 24. 2025-10-31. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ^ Liebermann, Billy Stockwell, Tal Shalev, Oren (2025-10-04). “Trump calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to negotiate release of hostages – live updates”. CNN. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ “Israelis mark 7 October anniversary as talks on Gaza peace plan continue”. www.bbc.com. 2025-10-07. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ^ Al-Mughrabi, Nidal; Page, Emma (2025-10-07). “Explainer: How many Palestinians has Israel’s Gaza offensive killed?”. Reuters. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Kekatos, Mary (2025-10-07). “The Israel-Hamas war’s devastating human toll after 2 years, by the numbers”. ABC News. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ “Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC: Applications for arrest warrants in the situation in the State of Palestine | International Criminal Court”. www.icc-cpi.int. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ^ Ferragamo, Mariel. “A Guide to the Gaza Peace Deal | Council on Foreign Relations”. www.cfr.org. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ^ “Questions remain on Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan – DW – 10/13/2025”. dw.com. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ^ Lieber, Dov (2025-10-28). “A Trip to Gaza’s New ‘Yellow Line’ Shows Israel Is Digging In”. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ^ Tantesh, Seham; Borger, Julian (2025-10-26). “Fears Gaza ‘temporary’ ceasefire line could become permanent new border”. The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
