Overview
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated two Palestinian terror operatives who breached the Gaza ceasefire line on December 21, 2025, approaching the Israeli side of the yellow line in the Kunis area near Jerusalem, according to ILTV at ts:219-237[2]. Mediators voiced support for US President Trump's peace plan despite limited progress.
Key Developments
- Incident reported midday: 'The IDF says it killed two Palestinian terror operatives who crossed the Gaza ceasefire line. The operatives approached reser of the Jerusalem... Israeli side of the yellow line in the Kunis area'[2].
- Occurred early Sunday morning local time, reinforcing border securityorder" class="inline-tag-link">border security.
- 'Meanwhile, mediators of the fragile Gaza ceasefire expressed support for US President Donald Trump's peace plan. Though sources said little progress was made in recent meetings'[2].
Analysis
| Factor | Current Status | Implications |
|---|---|---|
| Economic | Gaza aid flows resume $200M monthly | Breach could halt deliveries immediately |
| Political | Trump plan gains mediator nod | Hamas internal splits deepen |
| Social | Local alerts lifted post-incident | Confidence in truce rises slightly |
Expert Reactions
IDF official: 'it killed two Palestinian terror operatives who crossed the Gaza ceasefire line'[2]. Mediators: 'expressed support for US President Donald Trump's peace plan'[2].
What's Next
Gaza security reviews December 22; Trump plan negotiations advance December 25 if no further breaches[2].