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Netanyahu Orders 70% Gaza Control, Ignores Ceasefire

Netanyahu Orders 70% Gaza Control, Ignores Ceasefire

Matichon•International•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to increase control over the Gaza Strip to 70%, despite a ceasefire agreement with Hamas and mediated talks.

  • •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the IDF to expand Israeli control in the Gaza Strip to 70%.
  • •This policy contradicts the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, with the US mediating negotiations.
  • •The Israeli Defense Minister vowed to eliminate those responsible for the October 7, 2023 attack and prevent Hamas from ruling Gaza.

Overview

  • •On May 28, Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel controlled 60% of Gaza, up from 50%, aiming for 70%.
  • •Benjamin Netanyahu stated 'Israel is pressuring Hamas from all directions. We control about 60% of the Gaza Strip, up from 50% previously. Therefore, we must continue step by step. The next goal is to expand control to 70%' in order to justify expanded operations.
  • •Israel currently controls approximately 60% of the Gaza Strip, an increase from the previous 50%, due to ongoing military actions.
  • •Despite a ceasefire agreement reached in October 2025 between Israel and Hamas, Israeli forces continue to attack Gaza, resulting in over 738 Palestinian deaths according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
  • •Progress on a 20-point peace proposal requiring Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw to the 'yellow line', which would leave Israel controlling approximately 53% of Gaza, remains stalled.
  • •Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on May 27 that Israel would eliminate the principal perpetrators of the October 7, 2023 attack, in order to ensure accountability.
  • •Israel Katz stated 'We promise that Hamas will not rule Gaza, neither civilian nor military.' as a commitment to future governance.
  • •Israel plans to implement a voluntary Palestinian evacuation plan from Gaza according to appropriate timelines and guidelines, in order to achieve its security objectives.

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Key Quotes

Benjamin Netanyahu
"Israel is pressuring Hamas from all directions. We control about 60% of the Gaza Strip, up from 50% previously. Therefore, we must continue step by step. The next goal is to expand control to 70%."
อิสราเอลกำลังบีบกดดันกลุ่มฮามาสจากทุกทิศทาง เราควบคุมดินแดนในฉนวนกาซาอยู่ประมาณ 60% เพิ่มขึ้นจากก่อนหน้านี้ที่ควบคุมได้ 50% ดังนั้นเราต้องเดินหน้าต่อไปทีละขั้น เป้าหมายต่อไปคือขยายการควบคุมเพิ่มเป็น 70%
Israel Katz
"We promise that Hamas will not rule Gaza, neither civilian nor military."
เรารับปากว่ากลุ่มฮามาสจะไม่ปกครองฉนวนกาซาทั้งในแบบพลเรือนหรือการทหาร

Key Entities

Person

Benjamin Netanyahu(เนทันยาฮู)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Israel who ordered the IDF to expand control in Gaza.
Israel Katz(อิสราเอล คัตซ์)ℹ️
Defense Minister of Israel who made statements regarding eliminating Hamas members and preventing their rule in Gaza.

Organization

Israeli Military (IDF)(กองทัพยิว)ℹ️
The military force ordered to advance and seize more of Gaza.
Hamas(กลุ่มฮามาส)ℹ️
The Palestinian militant group in conflict with Israel, involved in ceasefire negotiations.

Place

Gaza Strip(กาซา)ℹ️
The Palestinian territory where Israel is increasing military control.
Israel(อิสราเอล)ℹ️
The country whose Prime Minister ordered an expansion of military control in Gaza.
United States(สหรัฐ)ℹ️
The country mediating negotiations between Israel and Hamas.