How Israel seized 1,000 sq km in two years, its biggest territorial expansion in decades | TheBriefWire
How Israel seized 1,000 sq km in two years, its biggest territorial expansion in decades
Published 18 June 2026 ยท world
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
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.
Published: June 18, 2026 โข 6:02 PM IST ยท Updated: June 18, 2026 โข 6:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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.