Israeli Push to Take More of Gaza Raises Alarm as Hamas Warns Against Escalation

Gift this articleShare to FacebookPrint article Article printing is available to subscribers only Print in a simple, ad-free format Subscribe Comments: SaveZen Reading Zen reading is available to subscribers only Ad-free and in a comfortable reading format Subscribe !Reuters!ליזה רוזובסקי Reuters and Liza Rozovsky 10:57 PM • May 29 2026 IDT Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a dangerous escalation, as European states and residents of the Palestinian territory also voiced alarm at the plan. Loading... Click the alert icon to follow topics: Israel-Gaza War Hamas Gaza aid Benjamin Netanyahu Comments Your Perspective Belongs Here Want to reply? Subscribe to join the conversation SUBSCRIBE Already signed up? Log in Loading... In the News In the News: Israel-Iran Live UpdatesIran DealGazaHezbollahIsrael ElectionsOctober 7HaQuizHaaretz Podcast ICYMI [](https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-05-27/ty-article-static/israel-2026-election-poll-tracker-the-latest-projections/0000019e-35f6-d813-adde-77fe823d0000) Trending Now Trending Now Trending Now Trending Now Trending Now ICYMI