Al Jazeera English • May 28, 2026 23:48

Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70 percent of Gaza

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to take control of 70 percent of Gaza.

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Thu 18:01 - Al-Monitor

Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent

Thu 23:48 - Al Jazeera English

Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70 percent of Gaza

Fri 01:12 - Middle East Eye

Netanyahu aims to expand Israel's seizure of Gaza to 70 percent

Fri 02:24 - BBC Headlines

Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

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Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent

By Andreea Popescu and Rami AyyubJERUSALEM, May 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had directed Israel's military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing …

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Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.

Middle East Eye

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Netanyahu aims to expand Israel's seizure of Gaza to 70 percent

Netanyahu aims to expand Israel's seizure of Gaza to 70 percent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday signaled plans for Israel to control 70 percent of the Gaza Strip.  "We …