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Hamas Tests IDF Alertness After Stealing Pipes Near Gaza's Yellow Line

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First reported by Now 14 · 4 hours ago

What happened

Palestinians near Gaza's northern yellow line stole iron pipes, escaping before IDF drone intervention. The IDF views this as Hamas testing its alertness to build attack infrastructure and has since tightened security protocols.

01Palestinians stole iron pipes near Gaza's northern yellow line and escaped before IDF drone response.
02IDF commanders criticized slow reaction times and tightened security procedures after the incident.
03Hamas is suspected of testing IDF alertness to build infrastructure for attacks and rocket production.
04The event occurred about three kilometers from the Israeli border and did not involve crossing the yellow line.
05IDF is enhancing security after uncovering underground Gaza infrastructure and faces political limits on targeted killings.
06Clear rules of engagement remain in place, with no confusion over handling immediate threats.

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