General · 29 May 2026

Netanyahu Orders Gaza Control Rise to 70%

More Palestinians could be pushed into a narrower coastal area as Israeli forces prepare to widen their hold on Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had told the military to take 70% of the territory, after Israel’s control reached an estimated 64%. An October truce backed by the United States had set a “Yellow Line” giving Israel control of about 53% of Gaza.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 May 2026 at 4:23

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