IDF control of Gaza Strip jumps over 50%, on the way to vast majority
Israel's primary goal is to seize territory to separate the Gaza civilian population from Hamas and control food distribution, IDF's recent updates indicate.
A view shows Israeli military vehicles near the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, May 22, 2025(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)ByYONAH JEREMY BOBUpdated: