# Israel Uses 'Yellow Line' Buffer Zone to Gradually Annex Gaza

Israel is employing a so-called "Yellow Line" buffer zone inside Gaza as a tool for gradual annexation, according to reports. The strategy involves creating a no-go area that displaces Palestinians and expands Israeli control. This matters because it escalates the conflict and threatens the remaining territorial integrity of Gaza.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/22/creeping-death-israel-weaponises-yellow-line-to-annex-gaza?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:52:29 +0000