IDF Central Command chief says Israel controls over 60% of Gaza Strip.
IDF Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth stated that Israel now controls more than 60% of the Gaza Strip, exceeding the 53% limit stipulated in an October 2025 ceasefire agreement. Bluth made the comments during a change-of-command ceremony for the 99th Division, adding that Hamas still retains residual capabilities. Israeli strikes in Gaza on the same day reportedly killed five people.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 25% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
2 camps
1 bias group
The spectrum · how 2 outlets placed this story
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Times of Israel
Jerusalem Post
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International angle
The split, in one line
The Times of Israel leads with strikes killing five and the ceasefire violation, while the Jerusalem Post focuses on Bluth's assurance that October 7-style infiltration is no longer possible.
How each outlet covered it
No left-right split here
Coverage clusters in the center and international press. Here is each take as it stands.
Center & international coverage
“Strikes said to kill 5 in Gaza as top officer says IDF has taken over 60% of Strip”
“Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers”
7 tracked claims across 2 outlets
Fact ledger
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Claimed
Israeli officials briefed the Security Cabinet that the IDF controls between 67% and 70% of Gaza.
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