Wednesday, May 20Wednesday, May 20Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is close to achieving its primary military goal in Gaza, which includes eliminating the masterminds behind the October 7, 2023, attacks. Key figures such as Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Ismail Haniyeh have reportedly been killed . Netanyahu also confirmed that Israel now controls 60% of the Gaza Strip, surpassing the 53% limit set in a previous ceasefire agreement .
Israeli military operations in Gaza have continued to result in civilian casualties. A recent airstrike targeted a community kitchen, killing at least three workers and injuring others . Since the ceasefire began last year, Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least 871 Palestinians, including five in a separate strike on a community kitchen . The Jerusalem Governorate has condemned Israel’s plan to convert a UNRWA compound into military facilities .
> Background: **Israel strikes kill Hamas leaders, Gaza aid workers amid fragile ceasefire.** — *8 hours ago*
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Israel expands Gaza control and nears military goal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states that Israel has nearly achieved its primary war goal: killing the masterminds behind the October 7, 2023, attacks. Key figures eliminated include Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Ismail Haniyeh. Netanyahu confirmed the military now controls 60 of the Gaza Strip, exceeding the 53 limit established in a previous ceasefire agreement. […]
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