Israel Announces Expansion of Military Control to 70 Percent of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on May 30, 2026, that the IDF would expand its area of control in the Gaza Strip from 53 percent to 70 percent. Hamas officials condemned the move as a 'dangerous escalation' and a violation of the October 2025 ceasefire agreement. International agencies warned that the reduction of space for civilians, many living in tents in southern Gaza, would exacerbate the existing health and sanitation crisis among the 2 million displaced residents.
Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: other
Severity: CRITICAL
Displaced: 15,000
Source: The Times of Israel