Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the IDF to expand its control over Gaza to 70% of the territory, a move that contradicts the terms of an existing ceasefire agreement. This escalation occurs amid stalled peace talks and ongoing military strikes.
Why it matters
The expansion of military control threatens the viability of the current ceasefire and complicates international efforts to broker a long-term peace plan.
Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%
The article provides a factual account of the Prime Minister's statements and contrasts them with the existing ceasefire terms and casualty statistics.
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