Israel's military has expanded its territorial control in the Gaza Strip to roughly 70%, according to military sources on Tuesday morning. The IDF is now preparing to resume combat operations, officials said, building on a target Prime Minister Netanyahu set earlier this month of reaching 70% control.
The IDF has taken control of roughly 70% of the Gaza Strip and is now preparing for renewed combat, military sources said Tuesday morning. The figure represents a significant advance from the 60% control Prime Minister Netanyahu reported to the cabinet on June 7, aligning with the target he set at the time of expanding territorial hold to 70%.
As The Zioneer reported on June 7, Netanyahu told ministers that Israel held 60% of the Strip and expected to reach 70% "soon." The IDF's latest operational update confirms that target has now been met. The military is now shifting posture from consolidation to active preparation for resumed offensive operations.
No specific timeline for renewed combat has been provided, and the statement does not detail which areas of the Strip were added since the earlier assessment. The announcement comes amid ongoing IDF operations in central and southern Gaza, where Palestinian sources have reported casualties in recent days. The military has not confirmed specific casualty figures for the expanded operation.
The precise extent of civilian displacement or humanitarian impact from the expanded control zone remains unverified. The IDF's stated objective remains the dismantling of remaining Hamas military capabilities.
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