Mansouri Village Split by Israel's Yellow Line in Southern Lebanon

Mansouri, a small village in southern Lebanon, is now physically split by Israel’s “Yellow Line,” the de‑facto military boundary that separates the territory Israel occupies from the rest of Lebanon. The line, first drawn by the United Nations in 2000 after the 2000 Israel‑Lebanon ceasefire, has since become a permanent demarcation on the ground, marked by yellow paint and checkpoints.

The Yellow Line cuts through Mansouri’s residential and agricultural areas, leaving some homes and fields on the Israeli‑controlled side while others remain under Lebanese jurisdiction. Residents on either side face different administrative rules, security patrols, and access restrictions. The division has also affected local commerce and movement, as families and farmers must navigate the boundary to reach markets, schools, or medical facilities.

The continued presence of the Yellow Line in Mansouri illustrates the broader, unresolved status of the Israel‑Lebanon frontier. While the United Nations and other international actors have urged a negotiated settlement, the line remains in place, underscoring the persistent tension and the everyday impact of the conflict on the village’s inhabitants.