Israel uses sand walls to further encroach in Palestinian territory on Gaza as siege tightens

Israel uses sand walls to further encroach in Palestinian territory on Gaza as siege tightens MEE staff on Fri, 07/31/2026 - 11:26 Israel is expanding its area of control by displacing families and redrawing Gaza’s post-ceasefire boundary Palestinians run for cover as smoke and fire rise during an Israeli strike on the the Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City on 28 July (AFP/Omar Al Qattaa) Off Israel is pushing the so-called yellow line deeper into Gaza, displacing…