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Israel seized more land from neighbors since 2023 than it has in ... An Israeli soldier occupies a military position overlooking the so-called yellow line in the central Gaza Strip, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) JERUSALEM (AP) — Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of swaths ofGaza,LebanonandSyriathat amount to its biggest expansion of militarily occupied lands in decades. It is an area larger than many major cities — roughly 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) — and Israel has said it plans to stay indefinitely. The land seizures began in the aftermath of Hamas’ 2023 cross-border attack, which ignitedwars on multiple fronts. The Israeli military took over large portions of Gaza as part of a broad invasion, and later seized control of chunks of Lebanon and Syria. Israel calls these areas “buffer zones” and says they are needed to prevent future attacks by militant groups. In Gaza and Lebanon, Israeli land seizures andevacuation warningshave pushed out more than 3 million people, and troops have demolished towns and neighborhoods, creating large, depopulated zones. The “buffer zones” — equivalent to roughly 5% of Israel’s area …

Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show Findings show Israel holds 1,000sq km of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria under direct military rule.

Israel expands military control in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria by 1,000sq km AJ probe: Israel expands military control by 1,000sq km on three fronts, using land grabs to mask strategic failures.

Israel occupies more neighboring land since 2023 than in decades Israel has extended its occupation of territories in Gaza, southern Lebanon and Syria since the start of the regional conflicts, expanding the area under its illegal military contr...

Israel expands military control in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank An Israeli soldier occupies a military position overlooking the so-called Yellow Line in the central Gaza Strip, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 18, 2026 at 11:21 AM EDT | UPDATED: June 18, 2026 at 11:40 AM EDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By MELANIE LIDMAN and WILLIAM JARRETT JERUSALEM (AP) — Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of swaths of Gaza , Lebanon and Syria that amount to its biggest expansion of militarily occupied lands in decades. It is an area larger than many major cities — roughly 386 square miles — and Israel has said it plans to stay indefinitely. The land seizures began in the aftermath of Hamas’ 2023 cross-border attack, which ignited wars on multiple fronts . The Israeli military took over large portions of Gaza as part of a broad invasion, and later seized control of chunks of Lebanon and Syria. Israel calls these areas “buffer zones” and says they are needed to prevent future attacks by militant groups. In Gaza and Lebanon, Israeli land seizures and evacuation warnings have pushed out more than 3 million…

Israel took control of more land from its neighbors since Oct. 7 than it has in decades <p>Cumulative territory seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza in regional conflict since Hamas's attack is estimated at about 1,000 square kilometers</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-took-control-of-more-land-from-its-neighbors-since-oct-7-than-it-has-in-decades/">Israel took control of more land from its neighbors since Oct. 7 than it has in decades</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/06/WhatsApp_Image_2026-06-07_at_14.29.13_2-1024x640.jpeg" title="Israel took control of more land from its neighbors since Oct. 7 than it has in decades" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Israel land seizures | AP News BY Melanie Lidman and Will Jarrett June 18, 2026 Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of swaths ofGaza,LebanonandSyriathat amount to its biggest expansion of militarily occupied lands in decades. It is an area larger than many major cities — roughly 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) — and Israel has said it plans to stay indefinitely. The land seizures began in the aftermath of Hamas’ 2023 cross-border attack, which ignitedwars on multiple fronts. The Israeli military took over large portions of Gaza as part of a broad invasion, and later seized control of chunks of Lebanon and Syria. Israel calls these areas “buffer zones” and says they are needed to prevent future attacks by militant groups. In Gaza and Lebanon, Israeli land seizures andevacuation warningshave pushed out more than 3 million people, and troops have demolished towns and neighborhoods, creating large depopulated zones. The “buffer zones” — equivalent to roughly 5% of Israel’s area soon after its founding — are not new borders, which require an agreement between two countries. But many fear these changes could become long-lasting. Iran has madeIsr…

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How Israel seized 1,000 sq km in two years, its biggest territorial expansion in decades Israel has significantly expanded its military-held territory in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria since October 2023, encompassing approximately 1,000 square kilometers. This move, described as creating "buffer zones," has displaced millions and raises concerns about permanence, despite not being recognized as new borders. This marks its biggest expansion of its militarily-held territories in years.

Al Jazeera Investigation: Israel Expands Military Control Across Gaza ... DayofPal—An Al Jazeera investigation has found that Israel has expanded its effective military control across the Gaza Strip, southern Lebanon, and southern Syria by approximately 1,000 square kilometers since the start of the war in October 2023. The report says the combined area under Israeli military control across the three regions is larger than New York City, warning that such expansion could create long-term military and economic strain. In Gaza Strip, the investigation says Israel introduced a “Yellow Line” following a ceasefire agreement to define areas under its control. However, Al Jazeera satellite analysis and mapping data reportedly show that military activity has extended beyond these declared boundaries. In northern Gaza, Israeli-controlled territory is said to have expanded from around 67.3 sq km to 73.9 sq km, covering more than half of the region. The report also states that large-scale demolitions and military operations have affected areas beyond the declared zones, including entire neighborhoods such as Shujaiya. In Lebanon, following the April 2026 ceasefire, Israel reportedly des…