Gaza Ceasefire Violations 2026: Israeli Military Expansion Squeezes Shujayea and Zeitoun

The ceasefire might be signed, but the ground is vanishing beneath the feet of Gaza's residents. According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli military has spent the last 24 hours expanding the so-called "yellow line" in eastern Gaza. This tactical movement is crushing Palestinians into even smaller clusters within the enclave, particularly in the Tuffah, Shujayea, and Zeitoun neighborhoods. As the military pushes toward the vital Salah al-Din Street, thousands of displaced families find themselves forced to flee once again.

The Human Cost of Gaza Ceasefire Violations 2026

Israel now physically occupies more than 50 percent of the Gaza Strip. Although a US-mediated ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, violence hasn't stopped. At least 414 Palestinians have been killed since the truce began. The total death toll has reached 71,386 since the war started in 2023. While the United Nations reports a severe shortage of humanitarian aid, Israel maintains there is no such deficit, creating a stark contrast between official claims and the reality on the ground.

Rafah Crossing: Lifeline or Permanent Exit?

Expectations are mounting around the potential reopening of the Rafah crossing. For the wounded and separated families, it's a glimmer of hope. However, a deep fear permeates the community that the opening will be a "one-way exit." Many worry that Israel intends to facilitate permanent expulsion, effectively carrying out ethnic cleansing under the guise of humanitarian relief. There's little trust in what comes next as the military continues its territorial expansion.