Israeli Army Marks Gaza 'Yellow Line' Amid Ceasefire Challenges

Following the October 2023 ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump between Israel and Hamas, Israeli forces have begun marking the "yellow line" as part of their withdrawal from Gaza, intended to create tactical clarity. However, confusion around the exact boundary has resulted in civilians facing heightened risks and restricted access to homes and farmland. Despite the ceasefire holding largely, Gaza residents report ongoing fear under Hamas's rule, citing public executions and suppression of dissent, while Israeli airstrikes have continued sporadically, causing casualties and undermining peace efforts. Hamas has released all living hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, as part of the ceasefire deal, but tensions remain high with Israeli military strikes testing the fragile truce. The residents express cautious hope for peace but remain anxious about renewed violence and the continued control Hamas exerts through fear. The overall situation remains volatile, with civilians caught between military actions and political complexities in Gaza.