Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show
An investigation reveals that Israel's military control in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria extends beyond official maps. The analysis shows discrepancies between declared boundaries and actual military presence on the ground. This includes the movement of markers in Gaza that indicate an increase in Israeli control in certain areas.
- ▪Israel holds approximately 1,000 square kilometers of Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria under direct military rule.
- ▪The investigation utilized satellite imagery and Geographic Information System (GIS) data to assess military presence.
- ▪In Gaza, the 'Yellow Line' marking Israeli control has shifted, expanding their area of control by approximately 300 meters.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 13:26:40 +0000 |
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News|Israel attacks LebanonIsrael’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps showFindings show Israel holds 1,000sq km of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria under direct military rule.ListenListen (9 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoIsraeli tanks drive along the road between destroyed houses in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel, on April 29, 2026 [Jalaa Marey/AFP]By Al Jazeera Investigative UnitPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026Since October 7, 2023, Israeli military control maps in its surrounding areas are no longer merely lines announced in official statements or drawn on military maps.After every ceasefire agreement, a map has emerged, and after every map, questions on the…
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