Israel plans major Gaza control expansion amid domestic political collapse

Israel plans to significantly expand its control over the Gaza Strip in coordination with the United States, including major expansion of the Yellow Line area and continued military operations, according to Middle East Monitor. This expansion strategy comes as Israel's Knesset voted to dissolve on May 20, triggering new elections amid political implosion linked to the October 7 attack fallout and ongoing war crimes allegations, creating a governance vacuum during active military escalation.