Israel Intensifies the Killing in Gaza as the World Looks Away

Key Points:

• An Israeli airstrike in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza killed eight-year-old Jad Suleiman and two others, with several more wounded, highlighting the ongoing violence despite a ceasefire agreement.
• May 2026 was the deadliest month for Palestinians in Gaza since the ceasefire in October 2025, with at least 119 killed, including 19 children, and continued escalation in Israeli attacks reported in June.
• Israel has intensified control over Gaza, now controlling over 60% of the territory with plans to extend to 70%, forcibly displacing Palestinians and restricting humanitarian aid, which has resulted in severe food insecurity and malnutrition.
• Humanitarian access remains critically limited, with only 36% of agreed aid and 15% of required fuel entering Gaza since the ceasefire, while aid organizations avoid areas near the Israeli-controlled "yellow line" due to security concerns.
• International efforts to monitor and enforce the ceasefire have been criticized for bias toward Israel, with Palestinian residents near the "yellow line" facing daily violence, displacement threats, and a lack of basic services, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis.