Multiple web search results report that Israel escalated attacks in the Gaza Strip in the past week, including reports of multiple Palestinian deaths, such as the mention of a 40-year-old woman in Khan Younis, amid violations of the ceasefire. This is reported by Al Jazeera and other sources.

The claim states the enclave has been devastated by war and cites high casualty numbers. Web search results from Al Jazeera mention the enclave being 'devastated by more than two years of genocidal war, which killed more than 72,500 Palestinians.' Another web search cites 'More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed.' While the specific number (72,500) is not corroborated, the general assertion of devastation and high death tolls over a long period is reported by multiple sources.

Multiple web search results confirm that Israeli forces are advancing and expanding control areas. One source mentions Israeli forces 'advancing further into western Gaza and expanding the “yellow line” delineating areas under Israeli military control,' and another notes the 'yellow line creeps forward as Israeli forces expand zone of...'.

The claim's specific details—that Israel added 37km (23 miles) to its eastern zone, resulting in control over approximately 60 percent of the Gaza enclave—are directly reported by the web search result citing Al Jazeera.

Multiple web search results confirm that Israel was expected to withdraw troops under the ceasefire agreement phases, but that this withdrawal has been stalled or refused, as indicated by reports of the truce being under strain and the expectation of withdrawal failing.