Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza, describing ongoing killings despite the ceasefire
Soldiers said commanders ordered them to shoot anyone who crossed the line, while Gaza’s Health Ministry said more than 900 people have been killed since the ceasefire.
- Since the ceasefire, three soldiers described to The Associated Press a sense of confusion regarding the yellow line in Gaza, noting troops often acted quickly and sometimes fired before identifying individuals near the Israeli-controlled boundary.
- Breaking the Silence says general rules of engagement are extremely permissive, with orders in many areas being "shoot to kill," while another soldier reported commanders' instructions were to hold the line at all costs.
- Separate data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project shows deaths near the yellow line increased from 58 to 73, while the Health Ministry reported more than 900 people have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel controls 60% of Gaza and the next step is to move to 70% control, as both sides accuse the other of violating the ceasefire.
- Diplomatic efforts to strengthen the deal have stalled over disarming Hamas, as Israel told The Associated Press the area adjacent to the yellow line is a "sensitive operational environment.
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Israeli Soldiers say Gaza killings continued despite cease-fire
Soldiers who served in Gaza after an October cease-fire say they are angered and saddened, describing continued killings along the contested Yellow Line, expanded Israeli control and permissive 'shoot to kill' rules, while Israel says most dead posed threats
Israeli Soldiers Reveal Continued Violence in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Israeli soldiers share that violence persists. They recount confusion about the rules of engagement and report ongoing killings, including civilians near the yellow line. The ceasefire is described as a 'joke' as diplomatic efforts stall.
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Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza, describing ongoing killings despite the ceasefire
Accounts from soldiers who were stationed in Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire there are offering a rare glimpse into the Israeli-controlled part of the embattled territory.
The Israeli soldier saw his comrades shouting as they congratulated each other. They had just attacked a vehicle full of Palestinians circulating near the part of the Gaza Strip under Israel’s control, killing all passengers.
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