Gaza Division Commander: 'We control 63% of Gaza, Hamas is in very serious condition'

Brig. Gen. Liron Betito, commander of the Gaza Division, states that the IDF controls 63% of the Gaza Strip and that Hamas is in a very serious condition. He presented the operational situation and the extensive damage inflicted on Hamas' leadership, alongside optimism over the return of residents to Gaza border communities. The statement was reported as a news brief by Israel National News on October 1, 2026. This claim lacks independent verification and specific details on timelines or operations.

Brig. Gen. Liron Betito, commander of the IDF's Gaza Division, stated that the military controls 63% of the Gaza Strip and that Hamas is in a very serious condition. Betito presented the operational situation, detailing extensive damage inflicted on Hamas' leadership. He also expressed optimism regarding the return of residents to Gaza border communities. The statement was reported as a news brief by Israel National News on October 1, 2026.