The Israeli military is constructing a massive earthen barrier to solidify its control over more than half of the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli military is rapidly constructing a giant earthen barrier to separate the territory it controls from the rest of the Gaza Strip. Satellite imagery reveals that more than 23 kilometers of the barrier have been built in recent months, running through communities demolished by the military. The barrier follows the "yellow line," a boundary established under a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal. While the agreement intended for the line to be a temporary division, the administration's Board of Peace, led by President Trump, has not yet commented on the structure. The military stated the barrier aims to protect Israeli troops and prevent infiltration. On the Israeli side, forces have leveled most buildings and established new bases. On the Palestinian side, residents remain crowded into tent camps. As the ceasefire remains stalled due to Hamas's failure to disarm, the barrier is transforming from a temporary marker into a permanent border. The military is now working to clearly mark the route to reduce friction and prevent harm to civilians.