Netanyahu Orders Israeli Military to Seize 70 Percent of Gaza Strip
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially directed the military on May 29, 2026, to expand its operational control to 70 percent of the Gaza Strip. This move constitutes a significant violation of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement signed in October 2025, which originally restricted Israeli forces to roughly 53 percent of the enclave. Hamas officials condemned the directive as a blatant breach of international agreements, while human rights groups warned of a worsening humanitarian catastrophe for the besieged population.
Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 4
Source: CTV News