Published May 23, 2026, 5:00 AM ET · Updated 6 months ago · 1 source
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal
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Benjamin Netanyahu has said he has given orders to the Israeli army to seize control of 70% of the Gaza Strip in a move that threatens to torpedo an already fragile ceasefire and create catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the already devastated territory. Under the US-brokered ceasefire in October, the Israeli army withdrew to a demarcation line which gave Israel direct control of 53% of the occupied territory. Since then, Israeli forces have steadily advanced their positions westward into t