Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to seize 70% of Gaza
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- Netanyahu ordered Israeli forces to expand control in Gaza to about 70% of the territory, up from the current 64% it already holds under the Yellow Line truce.
- Israeli military has moved concrete blocks marking the Yellow Line deeper into Hamas‑controlled territory, effectively enlarging the Israeli‑controlled area.
- Palestinian health officials reported that a recent Israeli strike during Eid al‑Adha killed at least 10 people, including five children, and wounded 18 others.
- Israeli officials describe the expanded zone as a “buffer zone” to prevent militant attacks, while Palestinian leaders view it as a strategy to force displacement.
Why it matters: Israel expands its security buffer, while Palestinians lose more land and face heightened displacement risk, worsening the humanitarian situation and making ceasefire negotiations more challenging.
