02.09.2026 18:20
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to expand the occupation they have maintained in the Gaza Strip, which they have reduced to rubble through two years of attacks, by going to the area they occupy and declaring they will extend their occupation to '60 percent of the Gaza Strip.'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has published a video message from the occupied area in Gaza, which they have reduced to rubble through two years of attacks, on his social media account.
THREAT TO EXPAND THE OCCUPATION
Netanyahu, stating that he was in Gaza together with Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and other commanders, said, despite the condition of a gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army from the occupied areas according to US President Donald Trump's plan, they "will not withdraw."
After stating that they occupy 60 percent of the Gaza Strip, Netanyahu threatened to expand the occupation, saying "more is on the way."
Netanyahu, who argued that they would ensure the disarmament of Hamas, claimed that they had largely achieved their goals, but that their work was not finished.
BEHIND IN POLLS
As elections scheduled for October 27 approach in Israel, it is noteworthy that Netanyahu, who has fallen behind according to public opinion polls, has recently hardened his rhetoric and increased his threats.