Foreign Affairs

Deadly Clashes Near Gaza ‘Yellow Line’ Expose Flaws in Ceasefire Enforcement

By National Security Desk | October 14, 2025

Six Palestinians were killed near Gaza’s ‘yellow line’ despite a ceasefire, exposing dangerous ambiguities and raising urgent questions about Israel’s military actions and Hamas’s compliance with the truce.

In the latest escalation that starkly underscores the fragile security environment along Gaza’s volatile border, six Palestinians lost their lives this Tuesday after being shot by Israeli forces near the so-called “yellow line” — the disputed withdrawal boundary outlined in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. These tragic deaths highlight the persistent challenges Israel faces in enforcing its national sovereignty and protecting its troops while holding a ceasefire that too often invites violations. Who Defines the 'Yellow Line,' and Why Does It Matter? The deaths occurred in three separate incidents across northern Gaza city and Jan Yunis in the...

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