A source close to the Gaza Peace Council told i24NEWS that Israel is committed to the ceasefire agreement, has completely stopped attacks across the Strip, and that IDF forces remain on the original yellow line covering about 53% of Gaza — contradicting statements by some cabinet ministers. The claim stands in contrast to earlier Israeli political and security sources who denied any halt in operations or withdrawal without disarmament, as The Zioneer previously reported.
A source close to the Gaza Peace Council claimed Saturday evening that Israel is fully committed to the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, has completely halted offensive operations, and that IDF forces are positioned on the original yellow line — approximately 53% of the territory. The comments, reported by i24NEWS, directly contradict statements by some Israeli cabinet ministers who have publicly taken a harder line.
The claim adds to a series of conflicting signals regarding the status of operations in Gaza. On July 31, a political source reiterated that Israel would not withdraw from the yellow line without genuine Hamas disarmament, as The Zioneer reported. On August 3, an Israeli security source rejected speculation that strikes had halted, saying operations were continuing. On August 4, it was reported that the political echelon had ordered that targeted strikes in Gaza now require Chief of Staff approval — a move that could explain a reduction in kinetic activity. On August 7, reports emerged of an international force buildup near the Gaza border, operating independently of the Israeli cabinet.
The Peace Council source's account — that Israel is maintaining a 'complete ceasefire' and has not advanced beyond the original yellow line — runs counter to the official line from Israeli political sources. It remains unclear whether the source represents an official position of the Peace Council or a personal assessment. The Zioneer has not independently verified the claims.
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