Israeli troops shoot suspects crossing ceasefire line in Gaza

The Israeli military said its troops in northern Gaza were forced to “open fire” on Monday on a number of suspects who crossed a border established under the ceasefire agreement.

“Earlier today, several suspects were spotted crossing the yellow line and approaching IDF troops in northern Gaza, a clear violation of the agreement,” the Israeli military said. “After several attempts to distance them, the suspects refused to comply, prompting the troops to open fire to ward off the threat.”

The IDF also said: “Reports of terrorists infiltrating an IDF position are incorrect.”

“The IDF urges Gazans to follow instructions and keep their distance from IDF troops,” the statement added.

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An Israeli soldier looks towards Gaza through the eyepiece of his weapon, seen from southern Israel on October 12, 2025. (Ammar Awad/Reuters/TPX Images of the day)

It’s unclear exactly how many suspects were shot at. Gaza health authorities said Tuesday that six Palestinians were killed by Israeli troops in two separate incidents, according to to Reuters.

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amir Avivi, founder and chairman of the IDSF (Israel Defense and Security Forum), told Fox News Digital that Israeli forces controlled nearly 80 percent of the Gaza Strip before retreating Friday to the designated “yellow line” — a position, he said, that helped force Hamas to accept the ceasefire.

“The withdrawal allows Israel to maintain control of 53 percent of the Gaza Strip, including the Philadelphia Corridor, most of Rafah, half of Khan Younis and sections of northern Gaza,” Avivi said. “Israel occupies the high ground overlooking the coastal area, allowing the IDF to better protect Israeli towns.”

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Israeli soldiers rest near artillery units near the border with the Gaza Strip, October 9, 2025, in southern Israel. (Amir Lévy/Getty Images)

He added that Hamas’ ability to smuggle weapons across the Egyptian border has been significantly reduced.

President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan calls for two additional withdrawal phases, ultimately leaving the IDF in charge of a security buffer zone.

Military vehicles gather near the Israel-Gaza border as part of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, southern Israel, October 12, 2025. (Ammar Awad/Reuters)

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Monday’s shooting comes a day after Hamas released all 20 living hostages held in Gaza.

Amélie Botbol of Fox News contributed to this report.