Israel's Cabinet approves new plan to occupy Gaza City
Israel's security cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for the occupation of Gaza City, a senior Israeli official said.
Why it matters: The decision, which came after more than 10 hours of consultations in the security cabinet, is the first phase in an offensive that could include the occupation of the entire Gaza Strip by the Israel Defense Forces.
- President Trump has decided not to intervene and to let the Israeli government make its own decisions, U.S. officials say.
- The IDF was expected to issue eviction orders ahead of the new offensive to around 1 million Palestinians who are located in Gaza City and its immediate surroundings, Israeli officials said.
What they're saying: "The security cabinet approved the prime minister's proposal to defeat Hamas. The IDF will prepare to take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zones," the Israeli prime minster's office said in a statement.
