Published: June 3, 2026 ⢠5:47 PM IST · Updated: June 5, 2026 ⢠10:00 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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An investigation by Al Jazeeraās Open Source Unit has identified 40 distinct Israeli military outposts entrenched within Gaza.
Israel was supposed to fully withdraw its troops from Gaza as part of the ceasefire signed in October.
Instead of pulling back, Israeli forces are quietly cementing permanent, heavily fortified military posts across the besieged enclave, according to satellite imagery analysed by Al Jazeera.
An investigation by Al Jazeeraās Open Source Unit, analysing satellite data up to May 2026, has identified 40 distinct Israeli military outposts entrenched within Gaza.
Crucially, the analysis proves that eight of these bases were constructed entirely from scratch after the October 2025 truce went into effect, with one site still undergoing active construction.