Historic Khan Yunis Divided by Israeli Military "Yellow Line"

The ancient city of Khan Yunis in Gaza has been fundamentally altered by the recent conflict. Its central role in Palestinian history has come at a heavy cost. Israeli military operations have left the city occupied, heavily bombed, and largely razed. A key outcome is the division of Khan Yunis by a new Israeli defensive perimeter, known as the "yellow line." This division, described by historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in Le Monde, splits the city. The line is part of a broader Israeli buffer zone established across Gaza. The situation underscores the profound physical and demographic changes within the territory since the war began.