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Israel warns Palestinians against approaching Israeli troops after truce begins

18 January 2025 18:09 GMT

The Israeli military's Arabic language spokesperson has said that if Palestinians in Gaza approach Israeli troops following the ceasefire, they will be exposed to “danger”. 

“According to the agreement, [Israeli military] troops will remain deployed in specific areas in the Gaza Strip. Do not approach... troops in the area until further notice. Approaching the forces exposes you to danger,” Avichay Adraee wrote on X.

“Movement from the south to the north of the Gaza Strip or toward the Netzarim Corridor remains dangerous,” he said.

“Once such movement is permitted, a statement and instructions will be issued regarding safe methods of movement. Residents are warned against approaching [Israeli] troops in general and in the Netzarim Corridor area in particular.”

Displaced Palestinians are set to return to northern Gaza as part of the first phase, an area that Israel's military had decimated in a brutal military operation in recent weeks. 

On day seven of the ceasefire, unarmed displaced Palestinians will be allowed to return to northern Gaza via Rasheed Street. On day 22, others will be allowed to return via Salah al-Din Street. 

As for vehicles, they will be allowed to return north on day seven, subject to inspections performed by a private company determined by Israel in conjunction with international mediators. 

Adraee warned Palestinians against approaching the Rafah Crossing and the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egypt border. Israeli troops will remain in that area during the first phase, before a gradual withdrawal starting from day 42.

“In the maritime area, along the entire Strip, there is a great risk of fishing, swimming and diving and we warn against entering the sea in the coming days,” he added.

“It is forbidden to approach Israeli territory and the buffer zone. Approaching the buffer zone is extremely dangerous,” Adraee said, referring to a 7oo metre perimeter area along the entire boundary with Israel where Israeli troops will remain stationed.