Israel alleges ceasefire violation Hamas in Gaza, says ‘several terrors killed’ after crossing the yellow line | World News

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza was tested yet again on Monday, with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) accusing Hamas of violating the truce deal. According to IDF, Hamas operatives crossed the yellow line and advanced toward the troops in southern Gaza, posing an immediate threat to them.
The yellow line refers to the designated position to which the IDF troops had withdrawn as part of the US-brokered ceasefire deal that came into effect on October 10.
‘Terrors crossed yellow line’
“Following the identification, and in order to remove the threat to the troops, the IDF struck the terrors,” the IDF said in a statement.

❌ CEASEFIRE VIOLATION: Terrors crossed the yellow line and advanced toward IDF troops in southern Gaza, posing an immediate threat to them.
Following the identification, and in order to remove the threat to the troops, the IDF struck the terrors.
IDF soldiers remain…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 3, 2025
The IDF said it killed several terror operatives who crossed the Yellow Line, while adding that its “soldiers remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.”
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Ceasefire violations since October 10
Ever since the ceasefire deal came into effect on October 10, ending the more than two years of war, Israel and Hamas have accused the other side of violating the terms of the deal.
Red Cross vehicles carrying the bodies of two people believed to be deceased hostages handed over Hamas make their way toward the Kissufim border crossing with Israel, to be transferred to Israeli authorities, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Last week saw the biggest escalation in tensions between the two sides since the ceasefire deal, when Israel killed 104 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel was responding to the killing of an IDF reserv alleged Hamas operatives in Rafah near the Yellow Line.
Despite the flare-ups, both sides have insed that they are committed to upholding the ceasefire deal.
Israel need a large army: Netanyahu
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“We need a large, strong, and also smart army,” Netanyahu said at a conference with senior reserve officers.
Netanyahu further said the two years of war have changed the Middle East and Israel.
“We have not only changed the Middle East — we have changed ourselves,” Netanyahu said. “There is no more containment. There is constant initiative and proactivity.”