The UN reports that nearly two-thirds of the territory is now inaccessible or severely restricted for Palestinians. International officials from the ICRC and human rights groups warn that the demolition of buildings and clearance of an estimated 61 million tonnes of rubble may erase evidence of war crimes and block the recovery of 8,000 missing people buried beneath the debris.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Israel Controls Nearly 70% of Gaza One Year After Ceasefire
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The Israeli military advanced its territorial boundary, known as the 'yellow line,' to within 10 meters of Salah al-Din Street in eastern Gaza City, forcing families in the Shujaiya district to flee under gunfire. This shift, which moved the boundary from approximately 200 meters away, is part of a broader expansion that has brought nearly 70% of the Gaza Strip under Israeli control one year after a US-led ceasefire was signed.
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