Israeli Strikes Kill 10 in Gaza as Netanyahu Says Troops Control 60% of Strip
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Updated · The Associated Press · May 29
Israeli Strikes Kill 10 in Gaza as Netanyahu Says Troops Control 60% of Strip
14 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · May 29
Ten Palestinians, including five children and an elderly person, were mourned in Gaza City after overnight Israeli strikes on the first day of Eid al-Adha; more than 20 people were injured.
The Israeli military said it targeted two Hamas militants in northern Gaza, and the dead included Hamas fighter Imad Isleim.
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has expanded its hold over Gaza to 60% of the territory from 50% and aims to push that to 70% as it tightens pressure on Hamas.
Across Gaza, 16 people were killed and 39 wounded in the past 48 hours, according to the territory's health ministry.
Since the fragile ceasefire took effect last October, Gaza's health ministry says 922 people have been killed and 2,786 injured, underscoring the renewed escalation.
With Gaza's development set back 77 years, what does a viable future for its two million displaced residents actually look like?
As Israel expands its grip on Gaza, are Trump's negotiations with Iran paving the way for peace or a larger regional conflict?
Is Israel's strategy of eliminating Hamas leaders inadvertently strengthening Iran's extremist IRGC across the entire Middle East?
Gaza Under Siege: Israel’s 70% Territorial Expansion, Ceasefire Breakdown, and Humanitarian Emergency in 2026
Overview
In May 2026, the Gaza Strip saw a sharp escalation in violence as Israeli forces, under Prime Minister Netanyahu’s directive, expanded territorial control. Key Hamas leaders, including Mohammed Odeh and his predecessor, were killed in Israeli strikes, while ongoing attacks resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire intended to halt hostilities, over 900 Palestinians have died since its implementation, highlighting the ceasefire’s failure. Israel’s push to control more of Gaza, combined with continued military actions and mounting humanitarian needs, has deepened instability and raised serious concerns about the region’s future and the prospects for peace.