Hamas stated Friday that Israel's continued movement of the "yellow line" westward inside the Gaza Strip aims to "blow up the negotiation track and thwart the efforts being made" to consolidate the ceasefire.

Gaza Strip, Cairo, Tuffah neighborhood east of Gaza City

Who

Hamas, Israel, Hazem Qassem

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:18:54 GMT · 3h 0m ago

Where

Gaza Strip, Cairo, Tuffah neighborhood east of Gaza City ·

Why

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said Israel's actions represent a "blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement" and reflect Israel's "unwillingness to implement the ceasefire agreement."

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The alleged expansion of the 'yellow line' by Israel in Gaza and associated violations could undermine ongoing ceasefire negotiations, impacting regional stability and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis for Palestinians.

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Middle East Monitor
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260612-israel-expanding-gaza-yellow-line-to-derail-ceasefire-talks-says-hamas/
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