Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office have announced that his plan to seize Gaza City has been approved by Israel’s security cabinet.
The move could pave the way for a full takeover of the enclave, despite warnings that it could endanger the lives of hostages held by Hamas.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has condemned the decision as “a disaster,” warning it would prolong the war, lead to more casualties among hostages and soldiers, and cause a political collapse.
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RT reports: Netanyahu’s office said the ministers endorsed five conditions to end the war: Hamas’ disarmament, the return of all hostages, Gaza’s demilitarization, Israeli security control, and a post-war civilian administration excluding both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.
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Just hours earlier, Netanyahu told Fox News that his ultimate goal is full control of Gaza. While the statement on Friday did not mention this explicitly, a senior Israeli official told The Times of Israel that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is expected to advance into the remaining parts of Gaza after taking the city. Palestinians will reportedly have until October 7, 2025 to evacuate Gaza City before the IDF launches a ground assault.
Hamas denounced the plan on Thursday, calling Netanyahu a war criminal and describing his plan to seize Gaza as “an extension of his genocidal and displacement policies.” In a statement quoted by Press TV, the group urged the international community to intervene.
