Hamas calls Netanyahu's plan to expand control in Gaza a dangerous escalation
Hamas has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand control in Gaza, labeling it a dangerous escalation. The proposed increase in control from 53% to 70% has raised concerns among residents about potential ethnic cleansing and forced displacement. As the conflict remains unresolved, the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with ongoing violence and humanitarian crises.
- ▪Hamas described Netanyahu's plan as a dangerous escalation and a form of ethnic cleansing.
- ▪Netanyahu's declaration aims to expand Israeli control in Gaza from 53% to 70%.
- ▪The situation in Gaza remains dire, with over 2 million residents facing worsening conditions.
11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 5 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Israel controls 60% of Gaza — and aims to expand hold to 70% amid Hamas war, Benjamin Netanyahu says — New York Post
- ▪ Hamas calls Netanyahu’s plan to expand control in Gaza a dangerous escalation — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Israel PM Netanyahu says orders army to take control of 70% of Gaza Strip — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70% — Japan Times
- ▪ Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70 percent of Gaza — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70% — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal — World News
- ▪ Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control 70 Percent of Gaza, Squeezing Hamas — NYT — World
- ▪ Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to take control of 70% of Gaza — Financial Times — World
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 22:54:44 +0800 |
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Hamas calls Netanyahu's plan to expand control in Gaza a dangerous escalationSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA Palestinian man works at the site of an Israeli strike on a house, which was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate before the strike was carried out late on Thursday, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp in Gaza City, May 29, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu AlkasPublished May 29, 2026, 10:54 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 10:54 PMGAZA/CAIRO, May 29 - Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a dangerous escalation, as residents of the Palestinian territory also voiced alarm at the plan.Under a ceasefire deal in October Israel's military was to remain in control of…
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