Netanyahu orders military to seize 70 of Gaza amid UN condemnation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its control over Gaza to 70% of the territory, drawing sharp condemnation from the United Nations, which insists the entire strip must remain under Palestinian governance. Netanyahu confirmed on Thursday that Israel currently occupies 60% of Gaza and directed forces to push westward from the US-brokered ceasefire line, a move the UN called illegal and demanded be reversed immediately .
In Lebanon, Netanyahu has escalated military operations despite an existing ceasefire, announcing the expansion of ground offensives and confirming Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River—a strategic boundary in southern Lebanon. The move, framed as a response to Hezbollah drone attacks on Beirut and Tyre, comes as the US-mediated truce nears expiration in early July .
Israeli security officials have criticized Netanyahu’s public statements on the Litani operations, calling them operationally unnecessary and a risk to troop safety. Sources told public broadcaster KAN that the remarks appear calculated to bolster his domestic political standing ahead of elections .
The UN’s rebuke underscores growing international pressure on Israel to halt its territorial expansion in Gaza, while Netanyahu’s Lebanon offensive signals a potential collapse of the fragile ceasefire. With the truce set to expire in days, diplomatic efforts to de-escalate remain stalled.
Netanyahu orders military to seize 70 of Gaza amid UN condemnation
Spectrum data will appear once sources are updated
Articles
UN says all of Gaza must be for Palestinians after Netanyahu occupation order The United Nations on Friday rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus order to expand military occupation to 70 of the Gaza Strip, insisting that the entire Palestinian territory must remain for Palestinians and calling on Tel Aviv to withdraw from the so-called yellow line immediately.
yenisafak · 7 days ago
Israeli officials say Netanyahu endangering troops with Litani remarks Israeli security officials told public broadcaster KAN on Friday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus remarks about military operations north of the Litani River serve no operational purpose and could compromise troop safety, adding that the comments appear designed to advance his election campaign.
yenisafak · 7 days ago
Netanyahu says Israel expanding Lebanon offensive despite ceasefire Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that the military is expanding its ground offensive in Lebanon with large forces controlling strategic areas, as persistent violations continue to undermine the US-brokered ceasefire set to expire in early July.
yenisafak · 7 days ago
Netanyahu: Israel controls 60 of Gaza, aims for 70 expansion Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel currently controls 60 of the Gaza Strip and issued directives to expand that control to 70, according to Israeli media reports, as the army continues to push westward from the separation line established under a US-led ceasefire plan.
yenisafak · 7 days ago
Netanyahu confirms Israeli forces crossed Litani River in Lebanon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Thursday that his forces have crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon, expanding operations beyond previously declared boundaries as he vowed to eliminate Hezbollahs drone capabilities following attacks on Beirut and Tyre.
yenisafak · 7 days ago