Gaza's Shrinking Space: Israel's Military Expansion and the Human Cost The recent advance of Israeli military control into Gaza has sparked widespread concern among Palestinians, who fear they are being pushed towards the Mediterranean Sea.
This development is part of a broader pattern of expansion that began in earnest after last October's ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on pushing the "yellow line" – the edge of Israeli military control inside Gaza – to 70% of the territory is a stark reminder of Israel's determination to assert its authority over Gaza.