The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it had thwarted “another ceasefire violation” in the Gaza Strip after a “terrorist” crossed the “yellow line” that delineates control of the territory.

This incident represents the second occurrence of its type reported within the past two days. The ceasefire between Israel and into effect on October 10.

On Tuesday, the Israeli military stated on X that “IDF troops neutralized a militant observed crossing the yellow line and advancing towards IDF personnel in southern Gaza, which presented an immediate threat to them.”

It further added, “The IDF must maintain its deployment, consistent with the ceasefire agreement, to persist in operations aimed at eliminating any immediate threat to the State of Israel.”

The IDF reported on Monday that “Two militants were observed crossing the yellow line and approaching IDF personnel in southern Gaza, creating an immediate threat to them.”

It continued, “Subsequent to their detection, the IDF engaged and neutralized the militants to eliminate the threat.”

Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi, founder and chairman of IDSF (Israel’s Defense and Security Forum), that Israeli forces had maintained control over nearly 80% of the Gaza Strip prior to their withdrawal to the designated “yellow line” — a position, he asserted, that helped compel Hamas to agree to the ceasefire.

Avivi explained, “This pullback allows Israel to retain authority over 53% of the Gaza Strip, encompassing the Philadelphi Corridor, the majority of Rafah, half of Khan Younis, and portions of northern Gaza.” He added, “Israel maintains the strategic elevated positions overlooking the coastal region, thereby enabling the IDF to optimally safeguard Israeli towns.”

He further indicated that Hamas’ capability to smuggle armaments across the Egyptian border had been substantially diminished.

Amelie Botbol contributed to this report.