Netanyahu's comments were the first official indication that the military was expanding its footprint in Palestine.

Netanyahu's comments were the first official indication that the military was expanding its footprint in Palestine.

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces now control 60 percent of the Gaza Strip, suggesting troops have expanded into more of the Palestinian territory…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that Israel now controls around 60% of the Gaza Strip, exceeding the territory outlined under the ceasefire agreement…