Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the country's military to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip, according to multiple news outlets reporting on May 28 from Jerusalem.
The Washington Examiner reported that Netanyahu stated he directed Israel's military to take control over 70% of Gaza. The outlet noted that this figure represents substantially more territory than the 53% that Israel controlled under the October 2025 ceasefire agreement. The Straits Times confirmed that Netanyahu directed Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70% of the Palestinian territory.
The Guardian reported that Netanyahu made the announcement while speaking from a West Bank settlement. The outlet quoted Netanyahu as saying, "we are squeezing Hamas." The Guardian also reported that Netanyahu is "fighting for political survival before elections." In its coverage, The Guardian characterized the military directive as a violation of the ceasefire deal.
NDTV reported that, according to Gaza's health ministry, Israel has killed more than 900 people since the ceasefire. The Straits Times noted that the directive involves expanding Israeli control over the Palestinian territory, where the population has been affected by ongoing conflict.
The Washington Examiner provided additional context on the territorial expansion, reporting that the 70% figure represents a significant increase from the 53% of Gaza that Israel controlled under the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
The directive to expand Israeli military control over Gaza was announced on May 28 from Jerusalem, according to the Straits Times. Netanyahu's statement regarding the expansion of Israeli control represents a development in the ongoing conflict in the region, with the Israeli Prime Minister facing domestic political pressures ahead of elections, as reported by The Guardian.
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