Minister Eli Cohen: The IDF controls approximately 70% of the Gaza Strip territory

[107751] Minister Eli Cohen: The IDF controls approximately 70% of the Gaza Strip territory

Minister Eli Cohen stated that Israel is expected to expand its hold on the Strip's territory until it reaches full control, with a consistent increase in the percentage of land held by IDF forces.

Minister Eli Cohen: Control over the Gaza Strip territory will reach 100%

In an interview granted today, July 1, 2026, to "Galey Israel" radio, Minister Eli Cohen revealed data on the IDF's progress in the fighting in the Gaza Strip. According to the Minister, our forces currently control a large portion of the territory, with the trend being to continue and expand the hold until reaching full control of 100% of the Strip.

Breakdown of data and estimates by the political echelon

According to the Minister, as published in Kol HaHadashot on 🆃🅴🅻🅴🅶🆁🅰️🅼🔴 and Regah Hadashot - Army and Security on Telegram (channels with a distinct patriotic-security orientation), the data shows a constant increase in force deployment: "If two months ago we were at 53% of the Strip's territory, about a month ago at 60%, today it is nearing 70% of the Strip's territory" according to the Kol HaHadashot announcement.

The remarks received broad resonance in other channels as well. Journalist Dafna Liel noted that the Minister emphasized the importance of continuing the process, promising that "our hold on the territory will only grow until we reach 100%" according to Dafna Liel's report.

In another report in Zirat HaHadashot, the Minister was quoted expressing confidence in the continuation of the campaign: "I assume that you will speak with me in a few more months - our hold on the territory in the Gaza Strip will grow until we reach 100%" according to Zirat HaHadashot. This channel emphasizes the political echelon's optimistic forecast regarding the achievement of the war's objectives on the ground.