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Israel announces major expansion of assault on Gaza saying ‘large areas’ will be taken as Hamas warns Palestinian territory has entered ‘famine phase’.

Published On 2 Apr 2025

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is seizing areas to dissect Gaza Strip further, after defence minister says military will “capture extensive territory” to be added to “buffer zones”.
  • The announcement comes as the death toll from Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza rises to at least 77 since dawn. More than 1,100 Palestinians have been killed since Israel broke the truce last month.