Netanyahu Plans To Seize All Of Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) should push to fully occupy the besieged Gaza Strip, including operating in areas where hostages are being held, according to multiple media reports.

The prime minister’s office also conveyed a message to Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, the army’s chief of staff, saying, “If this does not suit him, you should resign,” according to EuroNews and i24’s diplomatic correspondent, Amichai Stein. Israeli media reported that the Cabinet will meet on Tuesday to come to a formal decision on the matter.

Why It Matters

 The Israeli prime minister’s reported decision comes after months of ceasefire talks between his government and Hamas, with both sides accusing each other of repeated violations.

Israel has also faced increased international pressure to reach a ceasefire deal as Hamas released videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages being held in Gaza, which the group said was the result of Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid to the war-torn territory. The videos had a significant impact on the Israeli public and sparked protests by thousands on Saturday night and calls for a ceasefire deal. It was one of the largest turnouts for the weekly protests in recent month

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