IDF: Throughout the weekend, the IDF operated to distance several suspects who approached and posed a threat to IDF troops operating in a number of locations in the Gaza Strip. 

Yesterday (Saturday), the IAF fired to distance suspicious vehicles that were advancing northward from the central Gaza Strip along an non-approved route, without passing through the agreed inspection route, thus violating the agreed framework of the agreement.

Additionally, IDF troops identified a suspect who was moving toward them in southern Gaza and fired warning shots to distance him. After the suspect continued to approach the troops and posed an imminent threat to them, additional shots were fired in order to remove the threat. 

The IDF is committed to fully implementing the conditions of the agreement for the return of the hostages. The IDF is prepared for any scenario and will continue to take any necessary actions to thwart any immediate threat to IDF soldiers.

The IDF once again calls on the residents of Gaza to follow its instructions and avoid approaching troops deployed in the area.