image sourced from original article at Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in Gaza after a deadline passed for Hamas fighters to withdraw from an Israeli-controlled zone. The incidents occurred in several locations, mostly east of the Yellow Line, which marks the area under Israeli military control following a recent ceasefire agreement. The army said one person was shot after ignoring warnings and approaching troops, but did not comment on the other deaths.
The deadline for Hamas to evacuate fighters was set by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, with approval from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar for Israel to target Hamas operatives who remained. The demarcation of the controlled zone has reportedly been unclear in some areas, complicating enforcement.
Recent deadly attacks on Israeli troops in Rafah have heightened tensions, with Israel accusing Hamas of ceasefire violations. In response, the Israeli military launched strikes that killed over 100 people, according to Hamas, before resuming the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Hamas teams, accompanied by Red Cross personnel, have resumed searching for bodies of hostages in IDF-held territory.
