Fatah spokesperson Munther Al-Hayek said Israeli forces now control around 63 per cent of the Gaza Strip through expanding military zones and buffer areas.
Speaking in a televised interview, Al-Hayek said the so-called “yellow line” established by Israel cuts through roughly 58 per cent of Gaza’s geographical area.
He stated that northern and southern areas including Rafah and Beit Hanoun, as well as eastern sections of the territory extending two to three kilometres inward, are effectively under Israeli occupation and military control.
According to Al-Hayek, these areas contain Israeli tanks, troops, military positions and earthen barriers, alongside extensive destruction. He added that Israel had implemented what he described as the “Gideon 2” plan in these zones.
He also referred to a newly established “orange line”, which he said adds a further five per cent of Gaza’s territory to areas under Israeli control, bringing the total to around 63 per cent.
Al-Hayek said the objective appears to be the creation of a long-term security buffer zone around Gaza, pointing to statements by Israeli officials indicating that these areas are being treated as permanent borders intended to protect nearby settlements.
He described the developments as part of broader regional projects aimed at expanding territorial control, while calling for a unified Arab position in response.
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