Energy Minister Eli Cohen said Wednesday that Israel's territorial hold in the Gaza Strip has expanded to nearly 70%, up from 53% two months ago and 60% a month ago, according to an interview on Galei Israel radio. He added that the area under Israeli control will continue to grow until reaching 100%.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated in a Wednesday interview with Galei Israel radio that Israel's territorial control of the Gaza Strip now stands at nearly 70% of the enclave, up from 60% roughly a month ago and 53% two months ago. He declared that the captured area 'will only continue to grow until we reach 100%.'
The statement aligns with recent reports of Israeli military expansion in the Strip. As The Zioneer reported on June 7, Prime Minister Netanyahu cited 60% control and anticipated reaching 70%. President Herzog and defense officials have also referenced similar figures in recent weeks. Cohen's figure of nearly 70% marks the highest official estimate publicly stated by a minister to date. The claim comes amid ongoing combat operations in the Strip, with the military continuing to clear and hold territory. No independent verification of the precise percentage was provided in the interview.
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