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Israeli Forces Push Past Gaza ‘Yellow Line,’ Displacing Families as Truce Frays

Disagreements on handling tunnel fighters are complicating hostage returns, limiting aid deliveries.

Overview

  • Local authorities and residents report the boundary shifted about 300 meters into Gaza City areas including Ash-Shaaf, An-Nazzaz and Baghdad Street, prompting overnight flight from nearby districts such as Shujaiya, Al Shaaf and Jabalia.
  • The Israel Defense Forces says Palestinian groups committed at least eight violations between November 13 and 21, totaling 32 since the October 10 ceasefire took effect.
  • Israeli statements say roughly 15 militants emerged from tunnels east of the line in eastern Rafah on November 21, with six killed and five surrendering and taken into custody.
  • Following gunfire at troops near Khan Younis on November 19, Israeli airstrikes were launched across Gaza; the Gaza Ministry of Health reports 25 people were killed.
  • A policy rift persists over fighters stranded on the Israeli side of the line, with the U.S. favoring surrender and deportation and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting safe passage.