Over two kilometers of embankments were constructed in the southern region during the month of July, according to satellite imagery from Planet Labs PBC. These structures were built to separate the ruins of the city of Rafa, an area controlled by Israel, from a location housing some of the largest Palestinian tents. The ongoing construction of barriers within the Gaza Strip has been reported extensively.
As of the latest reports, the barrier construction has progressed from south to north, with a total of 17 kilometers reportedly built. While the specific height of the embankments at individual points is not publicly available, Israeli military representatives have confirmed the erection of the barrier along the designated “yellow line.”
This “yellow line” refers to the demarcation point to which Israeli units withdrew in accordance with the October ceasefire agreement. The continuous nature of this construction effort underscores the physical division occurring across the Gaza Strip.
The documented building activities suggest a systematic effort to establish physical separation between different areas within the region.
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