The village was designated as requiring complete civilian evacuation and was to remain under exclusive IDF control, according to ceasefire agreement parameters. The presence of civilians in a zone designated as militarily controlled raised operational and legal questions about buffer-zone enforcement. Broader Context of Buffer Zone ManagementThe yellow line has emerged as a central element of Israeli security doctrine in both Gaza and Lebanon. It functions as a military demarcation where the area within the line is treated as a closed military zone, allowing the IDF to level infrastructure and prevent civilian return. The concept represents a shift in Israeli operational strategy toward maintaining permanent military buffers as a standard response to regional conflict.