Gaza
Israeli cabinet approves plan to seize all of Gaza Strip
Aruna Shantha
05-May-2025 18:01:39
Israel has approved plans on Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, in a move that, if implemented, would vastly expand Israel's operations in the Palestinian territory and likely face fierce international opposition.
Israeli cabinet ministers approved the plan in an early morning vote, according to AP, hours after the Israeli military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers. Euro news reported.
The new plan, which the officials said was meant to help Israel achieve its war aims of defeating Hamas and freeing hostages held in Gaza, would also push hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to southern Gaza, which would likely exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis.
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity as they were discussing military plans.
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