Mr Benjamin Netanyahu's order is in defiance of the terms of a fragile ceasefire that took effect in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Gaza remains gripped by daily violence, with both the Israeli military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce in effect since October 10.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the country's military to take control of 70% of Gaza, in defiance of the terms of the ceasefire.

Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70% of Gaza Strip, violating October 2025 ceasefire terms amid escalating tensions.

His comments come as efforts to advance the truce and put a permanent end to the war appear to have stalled. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

His comments come as efforts to advance the truce and put a permanent end to the war appear to have stalled. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.