Netanyahu vows to increase Israel's control of the Gaza Strip to 70%
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to increase Israel's control of the Gaza Strip from 60% to 70%. He emphasized the need to tighten the grip on Hamas and continue leveraging military power. This statement comes amid ongoing military actions and casualties reported in Gaza.
- ▪Netanyahu stated that Israel currently controls 60% of the Gaza Strip and aims to increase it to 70%.
- ▪His comments were made during the Jordan Valley Conference, focusing on regional security issues.
- ▪Recent Israeli strikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals, including five children.
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