Israel expands occupation of Gaza to 59% despite cease-fire: Report

Israel is preparing for possible resumption of genocide in the Gaza Strip, having expanded its occupation of the Palestinian enclave to 59%, the Israeli Army Radio said Sunday.

Before the October 2025 ceasefire, Israel occupied 53% of the strip, the broadcaster said.

For its part, Palestinian group Hamas has said Israeli army occupies over 60% of the coastal enclave.

Senior Israeli military officials "are pressing for a resumption of fighting in Gaza and believe that the best time to defeat Hamas is now," the radio said.

The radio also reported military preparations for a possible resumption of fighting, noting that the army has reduced forces in southern Lebanon and redeployed regular brigades to Gaza and the West Bank.

Israel is preparing for possible resumption of genocide in the Gaza Strip, having expanded its occupation of the Palestinian enclave to 59%, the Israeli Army Radio said Sunday.

Before the October 2025 ceasefire, Israel occupied 53% of the strip, the broadcaster said.

For its part, Palestinian group Hamas has said Israeli army occupies over 60% of the coastal enclave.

Senior Israeli military officials "are pressing for a resumption of fighting in Gaza and believe that the best time to defeat Hamas is now," the radio said.