InternationalFriday, 29 May 2026·The Hindu
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to control 70% of Gaza Strip amid ceasefire tensions
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip, defying a ceasefire that took effect in October 2025.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli army to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip, despite a ceasefire that took effect in October 2025.
Key specifics
- Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel mentioned in the report.
- The order covers 70% of the Gaza Strip, a specific percentage.
- The ceasefire referred to in the report took effect in October 2025.
- The action was described as a defiance of the ceasefire terms.
- The item is reported by The Hindu - International on 29 May 2026.
Exam lens
International relations and conflict geography, Israel, Gaza Strip, 70%, October 2025 ceasefire; TNPSC may ask the leader, the territory, and the date of the ceasefire.