This photo released by Israel Defense Forces on July 5, 2025 shows Israeli troops operating in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced in a statement Friday that it currently maintains operational control of over 65 percent of the Gaza Strip. (Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Xinhua)
JERUSALEM, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced in a statement Friday that it currently maintains operational control of over 65 percent of the Gaza Strip.
The statement was accompanied by a military map highlighting areas under Israeli control, primarily in the north, south, and eastern parts of the enclave, along with the deployment of IDF divisions across the region.
According to Israel's Channel 12 News, when the Israeli military resumed its offensive in Gaza in March, it set a goal of controlling 75 percent of the territory.
The IDF reported that over the past week, its forces have killed more than 100 militants in Gaza, including four senior commanders. Since March 18, the Israeli Air Force has struck over 7,500 military infrastructure, including weapons depots, rocket launch sites, and underground bunkers.
Israel's offensive in Gaza, which began in October 2023, has resulted in at least 57,130 documented Palestinian deaths and 135,173 injuries, according to Gaza's health authorities on Thursday.
This photo released by Israel Defense Forces on July 5, 2025 shows Israeli troops operating in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced in a statement Friday that it currently maintains operational control of over 65 percent of the Gaza Strip. (Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Xinhua)
This photo released by Israel Defense Forces on July 5, 2025 shows Israeli troops operating in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced in a statement Friday that it currently maintains operational control of over 65 percent of the Gaza Strip. (Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Xinhua)
