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Netanyahu says he has directed the army to take control of 70 percent of Gaza
28 May 2026
Speaking at a conference in a West Bank settlement, Netanyahu said he had directed the army to expand its control of Gaza to 70 percent of the Strip, up from an estimated 64 percent.
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QuotesReuters reports Netanyahu's words to a conference in a settlement in the occupied West Bank.
First of all, seventy. Let's start with that. We're pressing them (Hamas) from all sides. We'll deal with the remnants.
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Reuters reports that Israel effectively controlled an estimated 64% of Gaza at the time, while the military's yellow line map put its control at some 53%.
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Connected events
- This came before Area of Gaza under direct Israeli control reaches 64.9 percent (June 2026)
OCHA's June 2026 report mentions the reported order to expand control to up to 70 percent.
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