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Israeli Military to Assume Control of 70 Percent of Gaza Strip

29 Mayıs 2026France 24

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that the military will take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, violating the terms of a ceasefire established in October. This ceasefire was supposed to see Israeli forces retreat behind a designated 'yellow line' separating territories controlled by Hama…
The decision raises concerns about escalating tensions in the region. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky provides insights from Jerusalem.
The ceasefire, which was meant to provide a temporary respite from hostilities, has been under strain since its inception. Netanyahu's directive comes amid ongoing tensions and violence in the area, reflecting the challenges of maintaining peace and security in a historically volatile region.
Netanyahu's decision to expand military control in Gaza underscores the fragility of the ceasefire and highlights the ongoing complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. By disregarding the established boundaries, the Israeli government may be signaling a shift in strategy that could provoke further violence a…

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