Israel’s Netanyahu orders army to seize 70 percent of Gaza

Israel’s Netanyahu orders army to seize 70 percent of Gaza Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/29/2026 - 10:14 In the latest ceasefire violation, Israel is set to deepen occupation of Gaza as defence minister reiterates plans for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians An Israeli army tank moves along the fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip on 21 October 2025 (AFP/Jack Guez) Off Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he had ordered the army to occupy 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, in the latest violation of the October ceasefire. “At this point, we are fully in control of 60 percent of the territory of the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu said during a conference hosted by the pre-military Ein Prat leadership academy. “My directive is to get to… 70 percent,” he added.