Yellow Line

IDF kills Hamas terrorists breaching ceasefire after Phase II announced

The IDF killed two terrorists who posed an immediate threat, crossing the yellow line in the Gaza Strip, despite Phase II of Trump's peace plan being implemented.

 IDF soldiers operate in southern Gaza on September 7, 2024.
IDF troops operate in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip, January 4, 2026.

IDF kills four terrorists equipped with weapons, surveillance gear near Gaza's Yellow Line

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the hilltops of the al-Rihane mountain in southern Lebanon on January 9, 2026.

After warning civilians of imminent strikes, Israel hits Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon

Palestinian Hamas terrorists secure the area as Egyptian workers accompanied by members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) search for the remains of the last Israeli hostage in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City on December 8, 2025.

In coordination with Israel, Hamas renews search for final hostage Ran Gvili in Gaza


WATCH: 15 terrorists emerge from Rafah tunnel, some arrested alive

Gunmen crossed east of Gaza’s Yellow Line, marking the boundary for IDF-controlled territory, and approached troops before being struck by the Air Force, according to the IDF.

Israeli soldiers stand at the entrance of a tunnel in Rafah in the Gaza Strip on September 13, 2024.

WATCH: Israeli forces find rocket launcher in IDF-controlled Gaza territory

During a separate operation by the Kfir Brigade, several weapons were found, including Kalashnikov rifles, fragmentation grenades, explosives, magazines, and military uniforms. 

IDF troops operate behind the Yellow Line in Gaza, November 20, 2025.

IDF targets senior Hamas terrorist in strike on Gaza City following attack on troops in Khan Yunis

The attack reportedly killed three; however, it is not clear yet if the target of the attack was killed.

Israeli soldiers enter the Gaza Strip in a military vehicle from at the Israel-Gaza border, November 5, 2025.

IDF kills two terrorists who crossed Yellow Line, approached troops in southern Gaza

This incident comes after the IDF killed several terrorists who also crossed the Yellow Line on Monday. 

A Hamas terrorist stands guard near the Yellow Line to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire, as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages seized during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, in Gaza City November 2, 2025.

Palestinian terror faction claims undercover Israeli forces killed local leader in Gaza

The group, whose members participated in the October 7 massacre, called the alleged incident a "cowardly and treacherous assassination operation."

Hamas terrorists look on as they escort members of the Red Cross in Gaza City, November 12, 2025

IDF kills terrorists breaching Gaza's Yellow Line in two separate Monday incidents

The terrorists were seen planting suspicious objects and approaching IDF troops stationed near the Gaza Yellow Line, the military said.

A general view of a concrete blocks marking the "Yellow Line" drawn by the Israeli military in Bureij, central Gaza Strip, on November 4, 2025.

IDF 'must be prepared to take control' of Gaza areas beyond existing perimeter, Zamir says

"Our troops continue operating along the Yellow Line to clear the area and eliminate terrorist strongholds," Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir during situation assessment in Rafah, Gaza Strip, November 16, 2025.

Israel's inability to strategize on Gaza prevents disarming, replacement of Hamas - analysis

"The IDF is preparing a plan to disarm Hamas by resuming fighting." The overall sense is that Israel will need to have a plan in place in case the US-led one doesn’t work or if Hamas re-arms.

Hamas terrorists look on as they escort members of the Red Cross in Gaza City, November 12, 2025

WATCH: IDF destroys Gaza tunnel where three soldiers were killed 11 months ago

The three IDF soldiers killed nearly a year ago in the area were Capt. Ilay Gavriel Atedgi, St.-Sgt. Netanel Pessach, and Sgt.-Maj. Hillel Diener.

IDF dismantles tunnel where three soldiers from military's Samson Unit were killed 11 months ago, November 15, 2025.

IDF kills terrorist who crossed into IDF-controlled territory in southern Gaza

The IDF has confirmed that its forces are deployed throughout the area in line with operational agreements and will continue to take all necessary measures to eliminate threats to Israel.

IDF operates in Gaza, September 29, 2025.