Israel expands Gaza control to 59% and prepares renewed attacks
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Updated · Middle East Eye · May 4
Israel expands Gaza control to 59% and prepares renewed attacks
9 articles · Updated · Middle East Eye · May 4
Army Radio said military plans are complete pending political approval, with brigades shifted from southern Lebanon to Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
The expanded "Yellow Line" confines Palestinians to about 40% of the enclave, while officials say attacks have recently increased despite the October US-brokered ceasefire.
The truce envisaged Israeli withdrawal and up to 600 aid trucks daily, but Gaza authorities say only just over 200 enter on average and 832 Palestinians have been killed since.
As Israel expands its Gaza control, is the US-brokered peace plan on the brink of complete collapse?
With reports of both famine and improving aid, what is the true state of Gaza's humanitarian crisis?
Why is Israel's military preparing to restart the war while a ceasefire is still officially in effect?