Israel alleges ceasefire violation by Hamas in Gaza, says ‘several terrorists killed’ after crossing the yellow line

‘Terrorists crossed yellow line’

“Following the identification, and in order to remove the threat to the troops, the IDF struck the terrorists,” the IDF said in a statement.

❌ CEASEFIRE VIOLATION: Terrorists 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 terrorists.

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.”

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 by 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 reservist by alleged Hamas operatives in Rafah near the Yellow Line.

Despite the flare-ups, both sides have insisted that they are committed to upholding the ceasefire deal.

Israel need a large army: Netanyahu

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said the country needs a large army.

“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.”