Israel expands Gaza occupation plans as political system collapses

Israel is planning to expand control over the Gaza Strip in coordination with the United States, including a major expansion of the Yellow Line area, according to Middle East Monitor. This expansion strategy comes as the Knesset unanimously voted to dissolve on May 20, triggering new elections amid a broader political crisis tied to the October 7 attacks and ongoing military operations. The convergence marks a critical escalation: Israel is simultaneously pursuing territorial expansion in Gaza w