
Satellite evidence shows Israel expanding permanent bases in Gaza beyond ceasefire terms
Al Jazeera’s Open Source Unit analyzed satellite data up to May 2026 and found 40 Israeli military outposts inside Gaza, eight built after the Oct 2025 truce, including a new base atop the Eastern Cemetery in Khan Younis. The bases are interconnected by berms and trenches, positioning them to encircle population centers and signaling long‑term militarisation that appears to extend beyond the ceasefire terms and Netanyahu’s stated aims to expand control.



