Day 598 - How the IDF plans to seize 75% of Gaza in 2 months

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May 26, 2025

Emanuel Fabian, a military correspondent for The Times of Israel, shares insights on the IDF's ambitious plan to seize 75% of Gaza in two months. He discusses the strategic shifts in military operations, including the importance of civilian evacuations and the complexities involved. The episode highlights the heroic defense of Kisufim during a violent confrontation with Hamas, illustrating personal stories from the frontline. Fabian also delves into the challenges posed by Hamas's tunnel networks and the urgent humanitarian considerations amidst ongoing conflict.

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IDF's Gaza Expansion Plan

The IDF plans to almost double its control of Gaza from 40% to 75% within two months.
This will involve issuing evacuation orders and clearing areas to hold territory steadily rather than temporarily.

ADVICE

How IDF Issues Evacuations

Civilians receive evacuation orders via multiple channels such as Twitter, leaflets, texts, and calls.
The IDF monitors compliance but acknowledges some civilians remain despite orders, affecting strike decisions.

INSIGHT

Aid Distribution Amid Evacuations

While civilians are ordered to leave Rafah, aid distribution centers are established there.
Palestinians are expected to travel from safe zones to hubs to collect aid without residing in those areas.

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.

Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.

Currently, the IDF holds about 40% of the Gaza Strip. In a briefing yesterday, Fabian learned that the new plan is to almost double those holdings within two months. As of yet, the groundwork is still being laid ahead of a massive ground operation with over 200 airstrikes carried out in the past 48 hours. Fabian explains the procedure the IDF uses to order civilian evacuations ahead of the planned influx of IDF soldiers on the ground.

The first distribution point operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation begins operations in the Strip today. This comes as its CEO Jake Wood resigned suddenly last night, saying it was “clear that it is not possible to implement this plan while also strictly adhering to the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.” We hear how the mechanism is being implemented.

Israeli troops stationed at an army post near the Gaza border community of Kissufim on the morning of October 7, 2023, rushed to defend the kibbutz as Hamas terrorists began their terror onslaught. The forces, along with the kibbutz’s civil defense squad, managed to fight back against many of the terrorists, preventing them from rampaging throughout the entire community. Fabian takes us through the timeline of the battles from October 7-12, when the final terrorist was eliminated at the kibbutz.

Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates.

For further reading:

Israel says Gaza aid starting distribution through controversial new mechanism

IDF aims to capture 75% of Gaza Strip in 2 months in new offensive against Hamas

IDF rushed to Kibbutz Kissufim as Hamas invaded, but some attackers stayed for days

Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch.

IMAGE: Troops of the Givati Brigade operate in the northern Gaza Strip, in a handout photo published May 26, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

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