An inside look at an Israeli outpost guarding Gaza’s 'yellow line'

An Israeli military outpost is positioned near Gaza's "yellow line," a temporary boundary established by Israeli forces following a ceasefire. Soldiers at the outpost are tasked with preventing Hamas from breaching this line to launch attacks. Despite the ceasefire, IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Jonathan Shoshani stated that Hamas has violated the agreement almost daily. The area surrounding the outpost, once a site of intense fighting, is now leveled and devoid of people, with spent shell casings indicating recent activity. The yellow line, marked by concrete blocks and flags, is intended to delineate the separation between Israeli troops and Hamas-controlled Gaza. Hamas recently handed over the body of an American hostage, with reports of additional deceased hostages being recovered. Hamas claims it is struggling to find all remaining hostages due to movement restrictions and has accused Israel of not allowing enough humanitarian aid. Israel, conversely, accuses Hamas of withholding hostages as leverage. The yellow line, envisioned under the initial phase of a ceasefire brokered by the U.S., has become a point of contention. Palestinians report being shot by Israeli forces near this line, and some are unable to return to their homes in areas now demarcated by it. The UN human rights office has documented ongoing shootings... download the app to read more