Netanyahu announces plan to take over Gaza City in further escalation
Netanyahu Greenlights Plan to Seize Gaza City—Generals Warn of ‘Severe Risks’ to Hostages and Military Strain
Israel’s prime minister has approved a controversial plan to send ground forces into Gaza City, in a move that could redefine the conflict’s trajectory but also spark significant political, humanitarian, and military consequences.
High-Stakes Decision from Israel’s Security Cabinet
In a late-night session stretching from Thursday into early Friday, Israel’s security cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to take control of Gaza City—an operation set to mark one of the most aggressive escalations in the 22-month-long war.
According to the prime minister’s office, the goal is to push Israeli ground troops into what remains of the city, dismantle Ham...