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Netanyahu Admits Israel Taking More Gaza Territory as Drone Strikes UAE Nuclear Plant (May 17, 1531 UTC, 1831 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged that Israel has expanded its hold on Gaza to 60%, beyond the ceasefire line, while the IDF struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and a drone attack sparked a fire at the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant. The security cabinet convened amid reports of US-Israeli preparations for renewed strikes on Iran, and the ICC denied reports it had issued new arrest warrants for Israeli officials.