Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The military says a map shown earlier by IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin of the new lines of deployment in the Gaza Strip is an illustration, and not the exact positions where troops are stationed.
“The IDF is positioned along the deployment lines in accordance with the agreement,” the military says, adding that “the deployment of forces is determined based on a situation assessment, in accordance with the agreement and an analysis of all variables.”
The military declines to provide further details on its deployment in the Strip.
The yellow line seen in the map, as drawn out by mediators, encompasses over half of the Strip’s territory, or 53% — most of which is outside of urban areas. In reality, the IDF is not holding all of that territory with ground troops, with many of its posts positioned closer to the Israeli border.
This map published by the IDF on October 10, 2025, shows the IDF’s deployment in Gaza following a ceasefire. (Israel Defense Forces)
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