Israel’s Netanyahu orders army to seize 70 percent of Gaza

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday an order for the army to seize 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, expanding control from the current 60 percent. This directive follows accusations of over 3,000 ceasefire violations by Israel since October, including continued strikes and restricted aid delivery, which Hamas warns risks the collapse of the agreement.

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Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/29/2026 - 10:14 In the latest ceasefire violation, Israel is set to deepen occupation of Gaza as defence minister reiterates plans for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians An Israeli army tank moves along the fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip on 21 October 2025 (AFP/Jack Guez) Off Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he had ordered the army to occupy 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, in the latest violation of the October ceasefire.

Israel’s Netanyahu orders army to seize 70 percent of Gaza

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