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Nine-Month Ceasefire Holds in Gaza as Israeli Forces Occupy Eastern Areas
A ceasefire has held in Gaza for nine months as of July 9, 2026. Israel's military occupies the eastern portion of the territory while continuing to push deeper. Two million Palestinians remain in the areas outside Israeli control.
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A ceasefire has been in effect in Gaza for nine months as of July 9, 2026, Npr reported. Israel's military occupies the eastern part of the territory, leaving the area split in half. Israeli forces have continued pushing deeper into Gaza.
The arrangement has left 2 million Palestinians in the remaining areas, according to Npr reporting. The ceasefire took effect earlier in the year and remains active on the current date.
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