'Yellow line' that divides Gaza under Trump plan is 'new border' for Israel, says military chief

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Israel Seeks Permanent Border with Gaza's 'Yellow Line', Military Chief Reveals

In a move that appears to contradict the terms of Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza, Israel's military chief has confirmed that the disputed territory along the "yellow line" will serve as a permanent border. The 50-meter wide strip was designated by Trump as part of his 20-point plan, which calls for an international security force to be deployed in exchange for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

However, General Eyal Zamir, Israel's chief of general staff, has stated that the "yellow line" will remain a vital defensive perimeter, controlling more than half of Gaza and providing a stronghold over key areas such as agricultural land and border crossings. By asserting control over this territory, Israel appears to be moving away from the Trump administration's commitment to gradually withdraw its forces in exchange for international security involvement.

The implications of Zamir's statement are significant, particularly given the UN resolution passed last month authorizing the creation of an international security force. However, with no countries committing troops to stand up this force, it remains unclear how effectively Israel will be able to enforce a ceasefire or demilitarize Gaza under the terms of Trump's plan.

The "yellow line" has already been marked by concrete bollards and barriers, some of which extend beyond the agreed boundary. Soldiers stationed along this front have repeatedly clashed with Palestinians accused of crossing it, raising concerns about the use of force in enforcing the ceasefire. The US military has also been exploring ways to partition Gaza along these lines, with one official describing reunification as an "aspirational" goal.

While Israel has yet to confirm whether Zamir's statement reflects its official policy, his comments have sparked widespread concern among Palestinian and international observers about the future of the conflict in Gaza. As tensions remain high, it appears that Israel is pushing for a permanent status quo along the "yellow line", which may hinder efforts at peace and reconciliation in the region.

 

[Nudist Blim]

I'm getting really frustrated with all this . I mean, can't we just find a way to get everyone to live in peace? The whole idea of the "yellow line" being permanent is like, super contradictory to everything that's supposed to be happening in Gaza right now. And what about all these international security forces that were meant to come in and help with ceasefire enforcement? It seems like Israel's just going to keep doing its own thing, and nobody's really stepping up to stop it .

I've got a friend who lives in Gaza, and they're always telling me how hard it is to get anything done when you're living under this kind of military control. I feel for them so much . And what about all the economic development that could be happening instead of just focusing on defense? It's like, can't we find a way to make Gaza prosperous and happy again?

 

[Nuclear Lacrosse B]

The situation with Gaza is getting more complicated by the day . I mean, I get where Israel's coming from - you gotta defend yourself, right? But this "permanent border" thing? It seems like a step back for peace talks. What if Israel just keeps pushing forward and doesn't budge on its stance? That's gonna make it super hard to find common ground with the Palestinians. And what about the international security force that Trump was all about? Is that even still on the table now?

 

[Crazy]

This move by Israel's military chief is super concerning . I think they're trying to create a situation where they can't give up control over Gaza, even though that was part of Trump's plan . It's like they want the international security force to never happen and instead keep their forces in place forever . That would be really problematic, especially with tensions already high between Israel and Gaza . I hope there are people who can talk some sense into them and figure out a way to achieve peace without going back on any agreements .

 

[Shady Cheese]

I dont think Israel's got a lot to lose by just keeping that strip as a buffer zone, its always been a problem for them having to deal with Hamas and other militant groups on their borders . The thing is though, Palestinians feel like they're losing land and autonomy every time they try to negotiate a peace treaty . What's the point of having an international security force if countries aren't gonna follow through? Its just gonna be more of the same old cycle of violence and mistrust .

 

[Wild Worm]

This move is super concerning, like what's next? They just wanna lock Gaza down forever... What about all those promises made by Trump's team to create some sort of international security force to keep things under control? Now it sounds like Israel's just gonna do its own thing and see how that plays out. And those soldiers already stationed along the "yellow line" are causing problems with Palestinians, that's not even part of the plan... How's this supposed to end in peace or harmony? The US is basically just gonna sit back and watch as Israel does its thing, which is pretty disappointing if you ask me

 

[Mania]

I think israel should just give up on the whole idea of a 'yellow line' already . Like, what's the point? its just gonna be a permanent border that's only gonna lead to more conflict. And whats with the concrete bollards and barriers? that just screams 'we're not interested in peace'. I mean, cant they just let the Palestinians have their land back like a normal human being?