Israel's army Thursday claimed that it currently controls 40 percent of Gaza City, the besieged enclave's largest city. The news comes as Israel faces international condemnation and backlash for its decision to expand an ongoing offensive in the Palestinian territory.
TheIsraelimilitary on Thursday said it holds 40 percent of Gaza City, the largest city in the Palestinian territory, which it is gearing up to conquer in a new offensive.
"Today we hold 40 percent of the territory of Gaza City. The operation will continue to expand and intensify in the coming days," military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said in a video statement, adding, "We will increase the pressure onHamasuntil it is defeated."
(FRANCE 24 with AFP)
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