Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza, describing ongoing killings despite the ceasefire
Israeli soldiers have shared accounts of ongoing violence in Gaza despite a ceasefire that was supposed to limit hostilities. They describe a chaotic environment where rules of engagement are unclear, leading to frequent shootings of Palestinians near the yellow line that divides the territory. The situation has raised concerns about the legitimacy of the ceasefire, with reports of numerous civilian casualties continuing to emerge.
- ▪Israeli soldiers reported ongoing killings of Palestinians near the yellow line despite a ceasefire.
- ▪The ceasefire has led to confusion over rules of engagement, with soldiers feeling pressured to act quickly.
- ▪Since the ceasefire began, over 900 people have been killed in Gaza, including many civilians.
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The Israeli combat soldier saw his teammates yelling in celebration, congratulating one another. They had just struck a vehicle of Palestinians driving near the Israeli-controlled part of the Gaza Strip, killing everyone inside.The reservist said scenes like this had become common after a fragile ceasefire took effect in October. In the weeks he was stationed in Gaza, he said, he saw soldiers relishing the chance to go after those who crossed — or came close to crossing — the so-called yellow line that divides the strip into Israeli-controlled and Palestinian areas.Israel-Iran war LIVE updates Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza“It was a jungle,” the soldier, in his 20s, told The Associated Press (AP).
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