According to a ynet report from the Gaza yellow line, Lt. Col. G., commander of Battalion 202 of the Paratroopers Brigade, said Hamas operatives remain active in the area, gathering intelligence and assembling improvised explosive devices from unexploded IDF munitions. He emphasized that the IDF's mission is to prevent infiltration and infrastructure buildup, and warned against accepting a static buffer zone that could allow Hamas to rebuild.
A ynet report from the Gaza yellow line, published early Monday, offers a detailed field perspective on the current status of IDF operations. Lt. Col. G., commander of Battalion 202 of the Paratroopers Brigade, stated that Hamas operatives remain active in the area, collecting intelligence and assembling improvised explosive devices from unexploded IDF munitions. The battalion is positioned approximately two kilometers from Gaza City and two kilometers from Israeli towns, maintaining a buffer zone to prevent infiltration and destroy tunnels and infrastructure.
The report comes amid ongoing political debate over the 15-point peace plan for Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected the plan, insisting on full Hamas disarmament before any IDF withdrawal. The military leadership has reportedly set three red lines for any deal, demanding complete demilitarization. As The Zioneer has reported, the IDF maintains its presence on the yellow line, which covers approximately 53% of the Strip, while reconstruction work proceeds in eastern Rafah under security oversight.
The battalion commander's warning against 'settling' for a security zone reflects the military's concern that a static buffer could allow Hamas to rebuild its capabilities. The report underscores the tension between the public political stance and the operational reality on the ground.
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