Israel seizes nearly 60 percent of Gaza as it plans to resume war, report says

Israel seizes nearly 60 percent of Gaza as it plans to resume war, report says Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 05/04/2026 - 08:56 Israeli Army Radio says plans to resume attacks are complete, pending political approval Israeli army soldiers gather near the Israel-Gaza boundary on 10 October 2025 (Jack Guez/AFP) Off Israel has expanded its control of the Gaza Strip to nearly 60 percent of the territory despite the ceasefire, as it prepares for a possible resumption of the war, Army Radio reported on Sunday. Senior military officials, cited by the broadcaster, said they are pressing to restart fighting, arguing that now is the optimal moment to defeat Hamas. Operational plans for renewed attacks have been completed, the report said, with a final decision pending approval from Israel’s political leadership.