Israeli Forces Expand Military Ground Control to 60% of Gaza
Israeli occupation forces expanded direct territorial control inside the Gaza Strip from 49% to nearly 60%, pushing beyond the 'Yellow Line' amid growing threats of renewed escalation. Simultaneous ground clashes and drone drops in areas including Rafah and Gaza City killed at least three Palestinians.
Date: May 22, 2026
Location: Gaza Strip, Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 3
Source: Palestine Chronicle