Netanyahu Orders Major Expansion of Israeli Control in Gaza

May 29, 2026 · 5 sources · 2 regions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed the military to seize control of 70 percent of Gaza territory, marking a significant escalation in military objectives. Multiple simultaneous Israeli strikes across Gaza are causing casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure.

Sources

Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70 percent of Gaza Al Jazeera English · Middle East
Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70% South China Morning Post · China
Israeli strike causes massive fire in Khan Younis Middle East Eye · Middle East
Israeli strike kills one, injures several in Gaza City Middle East Eye · Middle East
Israeli drone strike near Khan Younis kills three people Middle East Eye · Middle East

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