Opaque Ceasefire Lines Put Palestinian Lives at Risk While Undermining America’s Call for Clear Borders

In a conflict zone where every inch of territory equates to life or death, the confusion surrounding Gaza's so-called "yellow line" serves as a tragic reminder of what happens when vague ceasefire terms replace clear, enforceable boundaries. Since the October ceasefire took effect, Israeli troops have killed at least 77 Palestinians near this ill-defined boundary — many of them civilians, including children and teenagers — highlighting how ambiguity can become a deadly weapon.While Israel pulls back to this buffer zone purportedly designed for security, the exact limits remain unclear. In some areas, the "line" extends nearly half a kilometer deeper...