Gaza: The Israeli army announced late Thursday that its forces had killed four Palestinians in northern Gaza, alleging that the individuals had crossed the 'yellow line,' a demarcation that separates Israeli-controlled zones from areas where Palestinians are permitted to be present.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Israeli military released a statement claiming that the troops identified the four men as they crossed the line, approaching the Israeli forces in a manner deemed to pose an 'immediate threat.' Consequently, the soldiers opened fire, resulting in the deaths of the four individuals.

The 'yellow line' is part of a strategic boundary within Gaza, established as part of a plan announced by US President Donald Trump to address ongoing conflicts in the region. This demarcation marks the areas under complete Israeli military control from the zones where Palestinian presence is allowed.

Earlier on the same day, Palestinian sources reported the death of a Palestinian child and the injury of two others due to Israeli army fire in northern Gaza. In addition, Israeli warplanes conducted strikes on Gaza City and other regions within the central and southern parts of the enclave.

The ceasefire agreement dated October 10, 2025, brought an end to a two-year-long conflict initiated on October 8, 2023. Palestinian authorities report that this war resulted in the deaths of over 72,000 Palestinians, left more than 171,000 wounded, and caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, affecting 90% of it. The United Nations estimates the cost of reconstruction to be around $70 billion.

Since the ceasefire, at least 651 Palestinians have been killed and over 1,741 have been injured in continued Israeli attacks, as reported by Gaza's Health Ministry.