Israeli Forces Push Deeper into Gaza 9 Months After Ceasefire

3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jul 9

Nine months after a ceasefire, Israeli forces have expanded their control deeper into Gaza, putting more areas under threat.
The ceasefire had already left Gaza split in half, with Israel's military occupying the eastern part of the territory.
That division squeezed about 2 million Palestinians into the remaining areas, making the latest advance a further contraction of available space.
The push underscores how the ceasefire has not prevented a steady widening of Israeli military control across Gaza.

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Gaza 2026: Military Operations, Regional Expansion, and the Struggle for Palestinian Statehood

Overview

As of July 2026, Israeli military control in Gaza has expanded, giving Israeli authorities significant power over daily events. This has intensified military operations and led to the continuous growth of access-restricted areas, directly impacting civilians. The result is a worsening humanitarian crisis, marked by ongoing displacement and widespread destruction. Fires from airstrikes and shelling have destroyed shelters, forcing families to move repeatedly. These developments highlight how military expansion and restricted zones are driving new waves of displacement and deepening the suffering of Gaza’s population.

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