Israeli prime minister decides to fully occupy Gaza: Local media
Israeli media says US President Donald Trump gave Netanyahu ‘green light’ to proceed with expanded assault | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to fully occupy the Gaza Strip and expand military operations in the enclave, local media said on Monday evening.
💬 “The die is cast — we are going for a full occupation of the Gaza Strip,” a senior official close to Netanyahu was quoted as saying by Yedioth Ahronoth daily. “There will be operations even in areas where hostages are being held. If the IDF (army) chief of staff doesn’t agree, he should resign.”
Israeli Channel 12 said the decision signals a major shift in Israel’s Gaza strategy, with operations now expected in densely populated areas, including central refugee camps. Public broadcaster KAN, citing Cabinet ministers who recently spoke with Netanyahu, said the premier decided to broaden military operations in Gaza despite opposition from the security establishment. He reportedly used the phrase “occupation of the strip” to describe the goal of defeating Hamas, the broadcaster added. Yedioth Ahronoth claimed that US President Donald Trump had given Netanyahu a “green light” to proceed with the expanded assault.
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