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Israeli troops fire on suspects crossing Gaza ceasefire boundary line

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The Israeli army said its troops in northern Gaza were forced to “open fire” on some suspects who crossed the border set under a ceasefire agreement on Monday.

“Earlier today, we detected several suspects crossing the yellow line and approaching IDF troops in northern Gaza, a clear violation of the agreement,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. he said. “After multiple attempts to remove them, the suspects refused to comply, leading to troops opening fire to eliminate the threat.”

The IDF also said, “Reports of terrorists infiltrating IDF positions are false.”

“IDF calls on Gaza residents to comply with the instructions and keep their distance from Israeli soldiers,” the statement said.

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An Israeli soldier looks at Gaza through the lens of his gun, as seen from southern Israel on October 12, 2025. (Ammar Awad/Reuters/TPX Images of the Day)

It is unclear how many suspects were shot at. The Gaza health authority claimed on Tuesday that six Palestinians were killed by Israeli troops in two separate incidents. to Reuters.

Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi, founder and chairman of the IDSF (Israel Defense and Security Forum), told Fox News Digital that Israeli forces controlled almost 80% of the Gaza Strip before retreating to the “yellow line” set on Friday. He said this position forced Hamas to accept a ceasefire.

“The withdrawal allows Israel to retain control of 53 percent of the Gaza Strip, including the Philadelphia Corridor, most of Rafah, half of Khan Younis, and parts of northern Gaza,” Avivi said. he said. “Israel maintains a high position overlooking the coastal area, which allows the IDF to best protect Israeli towns.”

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Israeli soldiers seen walking near artillery units on the Gaza Strip border

Israeli soldiers rest near artillery units near the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel on October 9, 2025. (Amir Levy/Getty Images)

He added that Hamas’ ability to smuggle weapons across the Egyptian border has been significantly restricted.

President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan specifies two more phases of withdrawal, eventually placing the Israeli Defense Forces in charge of the security buffer zone.