IDF forces have positioned themselves closer to the Gaza border fence than the agreed-upon "yellow line" withdrawal demarcation, according to reports from N12 and Dr. Amir Bohbot on October 10th, 2025. This development occurred during the reporting window of 2:08 PM to 3:08 PM UTC, as aid trucks began entering Gaza. An IDF spokesman stated that force deployment is determined by situational assessment and adherence to the agreement, while refusing to detail specific positions. Contrary to published maps illustrating the "yellow line" at approximately 3-3.5 km from the fence in northern Gaza, some IDF posts are reportedly only one mile from the border. This includes posts like "Lonely" and "Herzliya" which have been dismantled, with the westernmost IDF force now situated on the seventh ridge, one mile from the fence. Similarly, the "Gaza Kfar Shield" defensive position is also reported to be only one mile from the fence, suggesting a significant retraction beyond the "yellow line." Despite these discrepancies, aid and food trucks have begun entering the Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire deal, according to a report from Ihab Hassane. American envoys, including Jullen Cohen, Wittekoff, and Kushner, were observed visiting the Wall, with some expressing that they "feel blessed" in the process of reaching the agreement, as noted by Shlomi Cohen. In related activities, the Prime Minister visited Tel Hashomer to examine preparations for abducted individuals and met with wounded IDF soldiers. The IDF's 162nd division had previously completed its deployment throughout Gaza, with commanders stating that hostage returns were expected "in the coming days." The ceasefire agreement, which took effect at 12:00 PM UTC on October 10th, 2025, is part of a 72-hour period for hostage release, following earlier IDF withdrawals from Gaza City by 7:00 AM UTC on the same day. President Donald Trump has been credited with brokering the deal, with the Israeli Prime Minister's official X account suggesting Trump "deserves" the Nobel Peace Prize. United States Central Command (CentCom) confirmed the IDF completed the first phase of retreat along the yellow line at noon local time on October 10th, 2025.
