Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBenjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to seize 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip, despite current control already exceeding the agreed-upon terms. Israel currently controls over 60 per cent of Gaza, an increase from the 53 per cent stipulated in the October truce agreement with Hamas. The expansion contradicts the ceasefire terms, under which Israeli troops were meant to withdraw to a 'Yellow Line' demarcating their control. Palestinians perceive Israel's widening buffer zone as a strategy for permanent displacement, citing Israeli ministers' remarks on encouraging “voluntary migration”.This directive comes amidst escalating Israeli attacks in Gaza, targeting Hamas leaders but also resulting in civilian casualties, including children. In fullNetanyahu tells IDF to seize 70% of Gaza Strip in threat to fragile ceasefireThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Netanyahu’s latest order to IDF contradicts fragile ceasefire terms
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBenjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to seize 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip, despite current control already exceeding the agreed-upon terms. Israel currently controls over 60 per cent of Gaza, an increase from the 53 per cent stipulated in the October truce agreement with Hamas. The expansion contradicts the ceasefire terms, under which Israeli troops were meant to withdraw to a 'Yellow Line' demarcating their control. Palestinians perceive Israel's widening buffer zone as a strategy for permanent displacement, citing Israeli ministers' remarks on encouraging “voluntary migration”.This directive comes amidst escalating Israeli attacks in Gaza, targeting Hamas leaders but also resulting in civilian casualties, including children. In fullNetanyahu tells IDF to seize 70% of Gaza Strip in threat to fragile ceasefireThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
