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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
James C. Reynolds

Netanyahu tells IDF to seize 70% of Gaza Strip in threat to fragile ceasefire

Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to seize 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip in a move threatening the fragile ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

Speaking at a conference on Thursday, the prime minister said Israel was “squeezing” Hamas, having taken control of more than 60 per cent of the Palestinian enclave.

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