Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said early Friday that his security cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City in a further escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas. Israel's offensive on the devastated territory has already killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, displaced most of the population and pushed the country towards famine.

Aug 8, 2025 - 22:05
Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said early Friday that his security cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City in a further escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas. Israel's offensive on the devastated territory has already killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, displaced most of the population and pushed the country towards famine.