Israel expands military control in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria by 1,000sq km (opens original article in a new tab)

Israeli forces have expanded military control over 1,000sq km in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, exceeding official maps and declared boundaries, according to an Al Jazeera investigation.

• Israeli military control expanded by 1,000sq km in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria since October 2023.
• Official maps underrepresent actual territorial control, with military operations exceeding declared boundaries.
• Israel's expansion is described as a 'strategic deception' to mask military shortcomings and assert dominance.