The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated an armed terrorist cell that approached military forces in the northern Gaza Strip earlier today, according to an IDF statement posted on X at 7:07 AM UTC. The cell, described as posing an immediate threat, was monitored by IDF forces operating in the Beit Lahia area, behind the yellow line, before being attacked from the air. IDF aircraft targeted the armed individuals after they crossed the yellow line, with the operation aimed at removing the threat, the statement further detailed. The IDF affirmed its commitment to continuing efforts to eliminate any threats to its forces. In parallel developments, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, identified as architects of the Gaza ceasefire agreement on behalf of the Trump administration, landed in Israel a short time ago, as reported by Itay Blumental on X. This activity occurs amid ongoing regional tensions. Earlier today, the Israel Home Front Command conducted testing in Be'er Milka at 10:05 AM UTC, with procedures in place for potential actual alerts. This testing followed Israeli airstrikes against Hamas sites in Gaza in the early hours of October 20th, 2025, in response to an earlier attack.
