Palestinians gather at the site of Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza City, Sept. 1, 2026. (Credit: Ebrahim Hajjaj/Reuters)
Israeli strikes never actually stopped after the Gaza cease-fire agreement was reached in October 2025. The yellow line established at the time has continued to shift, expanding the territory occupied by Israeli forces, as humanitarian aid remains far below what is needed. Israeli strikes have risen in recent weeks, as have casualties. Israel's abduction Tuesday of Hamas’ internal security chief in the heart of Gaza City could also prove to be a tipping point for the movement. Could the operation go as far as derail the cease-fire in the enclave? It could further undermine U.S. efforts to advance President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza. On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to contradict the plan when he declared from occupied territory: “We are not retreating.” Need the context? Why the Gaza 'Board of...
Israeli strikes never actually stopped after the Gaza cease-fire agreement was reached in October 2025. The yellow line established at the time has continued to shift, expanding the territory occupied by Israeli forces, as humanitarian aid remains far below what is needed. Israeli strikes have risen in recent weeks, as have casualties. Israel's abduction Tuesday of Hamas’ internal security chief in the heart of Gaza City could also prove to be a tipping point for the movement. Could the operation go as far as derail the cease-fire in the enclave? It could further undermine U.S. efforts to advance President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza. On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to contradict the plan when he declared from occupied territory: “We are not retreating.” Need the context? Why the Gaza...
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