Hamas warns of 'dangerous escalation' after PM orders army to seize more Gaza land

Hamas has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a 'dangerous escalation' after he ordered the army to seize more territory in the Gaza Strip, accusing Israel of violating the October 2025 ceasefire. Hamas spokesman Bassem Naim stated that Netanyahu's announcement of expanding control over 70 percent of the Gaza Strip represents a 'dangerous escalation' and a 'blatant violation of all agreements'.