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Israel Redraws Middle East Map After October 7 Attacks
Israel has redrawn borders in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and West Bank since October 7 attacks.
In brief
Israel has redrawn borders in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and West Bank since October 7 attacks. Israel now controls over 2,490 square kilometers of territory across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and West Bank after October 7 attacks. Originally reported by Abc.
October 7 Attacks
Hamas-led attacks on Israel killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.
“The Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2:00pm, killed around 1,200 people and resulted in 251 people being taken hostage.”
Gaza War
Israel launched a war in Gaza as Hamas and its partners were pursued for their crimes.
“It triggered a ferocious and grinding war in Gaza as Hamas and its partners were pursued for their crimes.”
Lebanon Conflict
Hezbollah opened fire on Israel in Lebanon, triggering fighting.
“It triggered the explosion of fighting in Lebanon as Hezbollah opened fire on Israel in solidarity with Palestinians.”
West Bank Changes
Israel created new settlements in West Bank, blocking roads with gates.
“Near Halhul in the occupied West Bank, an orange gate restricts movement across the area, creating a new reality on the ground about who controls what.”
Syria Buffer Zone
Israel dug a 5-meter trench in Syria's buffer zone.
“In August 2024, construction of this 5-metre-wide trench began.”
Gaza Yellow Line
Israel established a yellow line in Gaza marking danger zones.
“In Gaza, yellow cement blocks indicate to the 2 million Palestinians the point at which they are in danger of being met with live fire by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the so-called 'yellow line'.”
Syria Trench Expansion
Israel's trench moved deeper into Syria, cutting through towns.
“The construction of Israel's trench moved further into the buffer zone and, in some areas, the gutter appears to dissect Syrian towns, analysis of satellite imagery shows.”
Settlements in West Bank
Israel approved 34 new settlements in West Bank in April 2024.
“In an April cabinet decision, 34 new settlements were approved.”
Marom Yehuda
Marom Yehuda settlement was approved in West Bank with a family fair.
“To celebrate the new designation and construction at Marom Yehuda, settlers and supporters held a 'family fair'.”
Settler Movement
Settlers from Marom Yehuda attacked Palestinian communities with sticks and rocks.
“Settlers from that outpost, some barely adults, launch attacks on the local Palestinian community, racing down the hillside in buggies armed with sticks and rocks.”
Gaza Orange Line
Israel created an orange line in Gaza restricting humanitarian access.
“Earlier this year, the IDF reportedly issued aid organisations in Gaza maps detailing a new boundary referred to as the 'Orange Line'.”
Gaza Displacement
Palestinian families displaced by Gaza border changes.
“Fawzia Abu Daqqa was forced to leave her home on the outskirts of Khan Younis.”
Lebanon Occupation
Israel occupied southern Lebanon, displacing over a million people.
“The displacement in Lebanon's south, combined with the bombings in the capital Beirut, displaced more than one million Lebanese.”
Buffer Zone Strategy
Israel created security zones in Syria, Lebanon and West Bank.
“The official justification was security, and the need to insulate Israel and Israelis by carving out so-called buffer or security zones, including inside the borders of neighbouring sovereign nations.”
Territory Gains
Israel now controls over 2,490 square kilometers of territory across Syria, Gaza, Lebanon and West Bank.
“Analysis of Israeli military positions, buffer zones and settlement plans since October 2023 has found Israel now controls at least 2,490 square kilometres of territory across Syria, Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank.”
What Happens Next
Israel will continue to expand security zones until threats are neutralized.
“Israel's defence minister has insisted its forces would continue to clear the area still under its control, demolishing homes and villages, something he has likened to the Beit Hanoun model, referring to the destruction of the northern reaches of Gaza.”
The big picture
Israel now controls over 2,490 square kilometers of territory across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and West Bank after October 7 attacks.
