Israeli Forces Expand Ground Control in Gaza, Establish New Orange Zone
Israeli ground troops have expanded their operational footprint in the Gaza Strip, designating a new orange zone and taking control of an estimated additional 10 percent of the territory.
Date: July 22, 2026
Location: Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 12
Source: Nation of Change / AP