Benjamin Netanyahu orders IDF to seize 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip BENJAMIN Netanyahu has directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase control of Gaza to 70 per cent ... The National (Scotland) · May 29
Netanyahu Orders The IDF To Expand Control Of Gaza Strip to 70 Per Cent Of The Territory Despite Ceasefire Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered military expansion in Gaza, intensifying fears over the ceasefire's future and humanitarian conditions. The move could lead to permanent division of the territory. International Business Times UK · May 29
Israel PM tasks army to take 70 per cent of Gaza Strip Israel should expand its military control over the Gaza Strip to 70 per cent, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. AAP · May 28
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’ The Guardian - UK · May 28
Israel tightens grip on Gaza as Netanyahu pushes for 70% control Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he ordered the military to expand its control over the Gaza Strip to 70 per cent of the territory, signalling a further escalation despite the fragile ceasefire that came into effect in October 2025. The Times of India · May 28
Israeli minister confirms goal of large-scale expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza Human rights groups and lawyers say ‘voluntary migration’ policy amounts to ethnic cleansing The Guardian - UK · May 28
Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City Israeli airstrikes have killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas's military wing, and his family. This comes as Gaza observes a subdued Eid al-Adha. The conflict continues with ongoing strikes and casualties. The war began after the October 2023 attack on Israel. Both sides report significant losses. The Economic Times · May 28
Funeral for Hamas chief, Israel escalates Gaza attacks Mourners have carried the bodies of Hamas' armed wing chief and his wife and son in a funeral procession in Gaza, as Israel's military struck more sites. AAP · May 28
Israel kills chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike JERUSALEM - Israel said on Wednesday it had killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor earlier this month despite an ongoing ceasefire. Bangkok Post · May 27
Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Odeh in Israeli strike Hamas's armed wing confirmed the death of its military chief, Mohammed Odeh, in an Israeli strike, stating he was assassinated along with his family. Israel had previously announced Odeh's elimination, identifying him as the new leader of the Al-Qassam Brigades and a planner of the October 7 attack. This follows… The Times of India · May 27
Israeli military tells residents of swathe of southern Lebanon to leave Notice to evacuate ‘combat zone’ and head north comes day after Israel launched more than 120 airstrikes on country The Guardian - UK · May 27
Hamas's armed wing confirms Israel killed its new leader in Gaza strike Hamas’s armed wing confirmed on Wednesday that Israel killed its new leader Mohammed Odeh in a strike in Gaza City Tuesday, less than two weeks after killing his predecessor. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called Odeh “one of the architects” of the October 7 attacks that triggered more than two… France 24 · May 27
The chaotic, unique, beautiful Lebanon I knew has been reduced to rubble. When will it end? Suspected war crimes happen almost daily as Israel continues its bombardment, which Unicef estimates is killing nearly 14 children a day. We cannot write this off as just another war in a war-torn region, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · May 27
Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza Israel says it has killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Odeh, in airstrikes on Gaza City The Independent UK · May 27
The Guardian - UK · May 27 Middle East crisis: Rubio says ‘some progress’ on US-Iran deal after Trump says ‘maybe we’ll just have to finish the job’ – as it happened Trump and secretary of state give conflicting messages about the status of deal with Iran as US president meets with his cabinet
The Economic Times · May 27 Israel says killed new chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike Israel announced the killing of Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza. This strike follows the elimination of his predecessor just weeks prior. Israeli officials stated Odeh was responsible for the October 7 massacre. The operation is part of Israel's commitment to targeting leaders involved in…
The Times of India · May 27 'Architect of October 7 massacre': Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Israel strike on Gaza In a decisive military operation, Israel has taken out Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades, who played a crucial role in the October 7 assaults. This action is part of a broader campaign targeting Hamas leadership figures like Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh.
France 24 · May 27 Trump says no country will control Hormuz Strait under future Iran deal President Donald Trump on Wednesday told his cabinet that “nobody” would control the Strait of Hormuz under a future settlement with Iran, but maintained that the US would “watch over” the critical waterway. Tehran effectively closed the Strait to commercial shipping in response to the US-Israeli war on Iran, triggering…
The Independent UK · May 26 Israel says it targets new Hamas leader in Gaza as Palestinians report 3 dead Palestinian hospital officials say Israel has carried out a pair of airstrikes in Gaza City, killing at least three people and injuring 12
International Business Times UK · May 26 Lamine Yamal's 'Controversial' Celebration Triggers Word-War Between Spain and Israel Lamine Yamal's controversial league title celebration has caused diplomatic raucous between Spain and Israel. The 18 year-old celebrated Barca's 29th league title, waving the Palestinian flag on an open-top bus parade much to the dismay of Israeli defence minister, Isreal Katz, who hit out at the footballer.
The Economic Times · May 22 Israel fears surprise Iranian attack amid ceasefire talks: Reports Iran could be planning a surprise missile and drone attack targeting Gulf countries and Israel amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Jerusalem Post reported, citing intelligence officials.
The Independent UK · May 20 Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza
The Independent UK · May 19 UN considers response to Israeli move to build a military compound on site of relief agency The United Nations is reviewing Israel's plan to turn a former U.N. agency headquarters in east Jerusalem into a military complex
International Business Times · May 17 Israel Kills Hamas Military Chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad — the Last Architect of October 7 — in Gaza Strike Known as "the Ghost of al-Qassam," al-Haddad survived six assassination attempts, used Israeli hostages as human shields, and for nearly three years eluded the world's most sophisticated intelligence apparatus. He didn't survive a seventh.
The Economic Times · May 16 Hamas official says military chief has died after Israel says it targeted him A senior Hamas official told Reuters that the chief of the group's military wing, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, has died following Israeli airstrikes. Witnesses in Gaza reported mosque announcements of his "martyrdom." Haddad was described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an architect of the October 7th attacks.