Israel Targets Hamas Leaders in Gaza Strike, Netanyahu Seeks Expanded Control

In a new statement expected to provoke strong reactions, Benjamin Netanyahu said he has instructed the Israeli army to extend its control to 70% of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli Prime Minister, speaking in Hebrew at a conference of the Ein Prat Leadership Academy, said that Israel already controls about 60% of the Palestinian enclave and that the next goal is 70%. "We control 60% of Gaza – My instruction is to go to 70%" According to video from the event broadcast by Channel 12, Netanyahu stated: "At this moment we have full control of 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip and my instruction is to reach 70%." This reference is particularly significant as it shows that Israel is not limited to maintaining current positions but plans further expansion of its military control within Gaza. "First 70%" During the speech, when one of the attendees shouted that the […]