Yellow Line

IDF expands control to approx. 70% of Gaza Strip as Southern Command prepares for next steps

Military officials say operational control could expand further while forces strengthen defenses and prepare for possible renewed fighting.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT
IDF soldiers operate in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip, February 1, 2026.
IDF soldiers operate against Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, June 21, 2026.

Hezbollah launches night operations to locate IDF senior command in southern Lebanon

An analysis conducted by the 146th Division found that Hezbollah is collecting intelligence on the location of IDF senior command in southern Lebanon through observation and radio activity.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, June 15, 2026.

Netanyahu: IDF has 'full freedom of action' in Lebanon, will remain there 'as long as necessary'

Earlier on Monday, CNN reported that Israel is contemplating announcing a "symbolic" withdrawal from certain territories in southern Lebanon as part of the upcoming round of talks.

|BySHIR PERETS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A map depicting US President Donald Trump's initial Gaza withdrawal lines, October 4, 2025.

Gaza cannot wait: Time for a Palestinian Green Zone to end Hamas rule, IDF presence - opinion

If Gaza is once again allowed to be under the bombardment of Israel and the terror of Hamas, then the ceasefire will officially come to an end and Hamas will control the territory.

|ByGERSHON BASKIN

IDF kills two terrorists trying to cross Yellow Line in central Gaza Strip

The military said that the terrorists were killed while attempting to cross the Yellow Line and approach troops stationed in the area.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF troops operate in southern Gaza, November 4, 2025.

Hostage remains identified as Itay Chen, last Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza

Notably, this leaves Hadar Goldin as the last remaining murdered hostage who was taken during active IDF service.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Staff-Sergeant Itay Chen.

Hamas terrorist killled by IDF while attempting to cross Yellow Line

This is one of several incidents in the past days in which Hamas members, in violation of the ceasefire between Israel and the terror group, attempt to cross over the Yellow Line.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A yellow mark indicates the Yellow Line under the ceasefire deal, in Gaza City, November 2, 2025.