Breaking News: Israel Expands Control Deeper into Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has instructed troops to place markers hundreds of meters deeper into Gaza than expected, sparking concerns over the expansion of Israeli control. The new boundary markers, known as the "Yellow Line", have been positioned in two areas, despite the ceasefire deal with Hamas calling for a withdrawal to the original boundary.
At least two deadly incidents have already occurred near the boundary line, with Defence Minister Katz warning that anyone crossing the line "will be met with fire". The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun marking the Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip, but has not commented on the allegations of expanded control.
The ceasefire deal, agreed upon earlier, had called for Israel to retreat to a boundary running along the north, south and east of Gaza. However, new satellite images and videos have revealed that the markers placed by Israeli troops are significantly deeper inside the strip than expected.
The situation remains tense, with the IDF continuing to mark the Yellow Line and the Palestinian Authority yet to comment on the expansion of Israeli control. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available.
This is a developing story. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.