Israeli Forces Kill 1,000-Plus in Gaza, Seizing More Territory Amid Ceasefire
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Updated · NPR · Jun 26
Israeli Forces Kill 1,000-Plus in Gaza, Seizing More Territory Amid Ceasefire
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 26
Summary
More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in the eight months since President Trump declared the Gaza war over, even as a ceasefire remained in place.
Last month brought the deadliest toll of 2026 so far, according to Gaza health records, while Israeli forces steadily expanded the territory they control inside the strip.
Gaza civilians told NPR they do not feel safe anywhere despite the ceasefire, underscoring how continued killings and land seizures have hollowed out the truce.
The escalation unfolded as global attention centered on the Israel-Iran war, shifting focus from the worsening conditions inside Gaza.
With a US-brokered ceasefire in place, why did Gaza just suffer its deadliest month of the year?
Why is the US deepening military tech ties with Israel amid ongoing genocide accusations in Gaza?
How can famine exist in Gaza when a US-led board was created to oversee aid and reconstruction?
Gaza in Crisis 2026: Ceasefire Failures, Humanitarian Disaster, and the Regional Impact of Renewed Israeli-Palestinian Violence
Overview
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in October 2025, violence in the Gaza Strip has continued, showing the fragility of peace efforts. On July 5, 2026, five Palestinians, including a 13-year-old boy, were killed in an Israeli military strike, which Israel said targeted Hamas militants. This incident highlights the ongoing cycle of military operations and retaliation, making it hard to de-escalate tensions. Accusations and counter-accusations of ceasefire violations keep fueling the conflict. As a result, Palestinian children are suffering immense psychological harm, with their sense of safety and future deeply affected by the persistent violence.