Netanyahu orders expansion of Israeli military control to 70 percent of Gaza
On June 4, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli Defense Forces to expand their control over the Gaza Strip from 60 to 70 percent. The order introduces a new 'orange line' on military maps, expanding restricted zones and signaling a potential long-term military presence. U.S. officials noted that the expansion appears to violate the previously agreed upon 20-point peace plan, which called for a staged withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Date: June 4, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Asia Times