IDF Eliminates Armed Operatives Near Gaza's Yellow Line Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the elimination of several armed operatives near the Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip, citing immediate threats to their troops. In one incident, IDF soldiers operating in the Rafah area identified four armed individuals approaching their position. The military stated that upon detection, troops opened fire, resulting in the deaths of three operatives confirmed through a subsequent airstrike; the status of the fourth remains unknown.

In a separate event near Khan Younis, an armed individual crossed the Yellow Line and advanced toward IDF forces. The military reported that the individual posed an immediate threat, prompting troops to open fire and neutralize the threat.

The Yellow Line, established as part of the ceasefire agreement, demarcates areas under Israeli control within Gaza. Despite the truce, there have been multiple instances of armed operatives crossing this line, leading to confrontations. The IDF emphasized that its forces remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire terms and will continue to act against any immediate threats.

Since the ceasefire's implementation, at least 245 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants. During the same period, three Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza.

In related developments, U.S. Middle East adviser Jared Kushner and the IDF are reportedly working on contingency plans for Gaza, should President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan face obstacles. Kushner has been in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on complex issues such as the disarmament of Hamas and the establishment of a new governing body in Gaza.