Israel builds earthen barrier inside Gaza, deepening territorial division
The Israeli military is constructing a 23-kilometer earthen barrier inside the Gaza Strip, separating the over 50% of the territory it controls from the rest. Built along the 'yellow line'—the boundary of Israel's withdrawal under the October 2025 ceasefire deal with Hamas—the barrier is being rapidly extended through demolished Palestinian communities. Satellite imagery shows construction accelerating, with a southern section growing from 0.5 km to 2.4 km in two weeks. Israel says the barrier aims to prevent infiltration and protect troops, but Palestinians fear it is becoming a permanent border. The ceasefire has stagnated, and neither U.S. Central Command nor the Board of Peace (led by President Trump) would comment. The barrier runs nearly unbroken for 17 km from Khan Younis to near Gaza City, with further extensions underway.
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