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History & geography

Green Line

The Green Line refers to the 1949 Armistice agreements demarcation line established between Israel and its neighbours following the 1948 war.

Why it matters

It is widely used in international diplomacy as the basis for the pre-1967 borders in peace negotiations and United Nations resolutions.

Key context

The Green Line is not a permanent international border, but it serves as the benchmark distinguishing sovereign Israeli territory recognized prior to June 1967 from the territories occupied during the 1967 war.

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