Yellow Line

IDF raises alert level over concerns of a possible Hamas response to Gaza strikes

Southern Command officials are also not ruling out rocket fire toward Israel as an attempt by Hamas to demonstrate its strength.

IDF Northern Brigade troops dismantle terror tunnels near the Yellow Line in the northern Gaza Strip. Images released on September 2, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits an IDF outpost in the Gaza Strip on September 2, 2026.

WATCH: Netanyahu visits IDF Gaza outpost, pledges to continue Hamas disarmament effort

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

An enemy from within: How Gazan militias became Hamas’s new nightmare - analysis

A structure used by Hamas as an ambush position approximately 70 meters from Kamal Adwan Hospital.

IDF strikes kill Hamas terrorists, destroy terror ambush point near hospital in Gaza


Netanyahu, Katz silently approved reconstruction effort in Gaza Strip inside Yellow Line - report

According to Army Radio, the location marked for new construction is east of Rafah, within the Yellow Line, with the plan being to build new living spaces for Palestinians outside of Hamas' control.

 Palestinians gather near a building damaged in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip March 9, 2024

Two-week ceasefire intended to allow Hamas disarmament, launch peace deal, sources tell 'Post'

There is currently a two-week ceasefire to finalize the details of the process. However, if Hamas does not begin the process, this will be considered a violation of and an end to the ceasefire. 

Israeli forces from the Kfir Brigade operate along the Yellow Line near Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, December 2025

IDF has killed at least around 420 Gazan terrorists since Oct. 2025 ceasefire, 'Post' learns

At least half of the Gazans killed in the past nine months are likely combatants.

Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers

Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth made the remarks during a change of command ceremony for the reservist 99th Division near the Gaza border.

IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth addresses a change-of-command ceremony for the military's 99th Division, July 15, 2026.

Hamas maintains full control over Gaza after deterring Palestinian protests - analysis

Hamas, which monitored the campaign and prepared for the protests, stepped up its deterrence efforts, including by publicizing the executions of people suspected of collaborating with Israel.

Hamas members look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the yellow line, in Gaza City, November 12, 2025.

IDF braces for Gaza riots along Yellow Line on Friday, Fatah uses social media to spread the word

Southern Command is preparing for violent demonstrations along Gaza’s yellow line Friday as Fatah campaigns against Hamas, conditions in the Gaza Strip, and postponed negotiations.

 Palestinian gunmen from the Balata Brigade of the Fatah movement carry their weapons during a military parade, in Balata refugee camp, in the West Bank, on November 4, 2022.

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.

IDF soldiers operate in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip, February 1, 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.

IDF soldiers operate against Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, June 21, 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.

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

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.

A map depicting US President Donald Trump's initial Gaza withdrawal lines, October 4, 2025.