Israel's army claims control of 40 percent of Gaza City

On Thursday, the Israeli military announced that it controls 40 percent of Gaza City, the largest city in the Palestinian territory, as it prepares for a new offensive aimed at capturing the rest of the city, News.Az reports citing foreign media.

"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 on Hamas until it is defeated."

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