Israel controls 60% of Gaza — and aims to expand hold to 70% amid Hamas war, Benjamin Netanyahu says
Israel currently controls 60% of the Gaza Strip and aims to increase this to 70% as part of its military campaign against Hamas, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He emphasized the importance of dismantling Hamas's military capabilities to ensure Israel's security. Netanyahu also confirmed ongoing military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, stating that these efforts will continue until all threats are neutralized.
- ▪Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's control of 60% of Gaza and plans to expand it to 70%.
- ▪Netanyahu stated that the military campaign against Hamas is aimed at ensuring Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel again.
- ▪Israeli forces have also been conducting operations against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, targeting over 150 sites.
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World News Israel controls 60% of Gaza — and aims to expand hold to 70% amid Hamas war, Benjamin Netanyahu says By JNS Staff Published May 29, 2026, 12:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: (May 29, 2026 / JNS) Israel controls approximately 60% of the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday. He added that he has instructed the Israel Defense Forces to expand that figure to 70% as part of its ongoing campaign against Hamas. Speaking at the Jordan Valley Conference, Netanyahu said Israel was continuing to increase pressure on the terrorist organization nearly three years after the Hamas-led massacre in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
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