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'Tightening the grip': Israeli army to take control of 70 percent of Gaza Strip

'Tightening the grip': Israeli army to take control of 70 percent of Gaza Strip

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli army to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip. This move goes against the terms of a ceasefire that began in October, which required Israeli forces to stay behind a specific boundary line.

Key Facts

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order to expand military control in Gaza.
  • The Israeli army will take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip.
  • A ceasefire started in October set a "yellow line" as a boundary between Israeli and Hamas-controlled areas.
  • The new order breaks the ceasefire agreement by pushing beyond that boundary.
  • The Gaza Strip is a densely populated area governed mainly by Hamas.
  • The conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to ongoing violence and military actions.
  • The situation is part of wider regional tensions involving Lebanon, Iran, and other neighboring countries.
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