Friday, August 8, 2025

Israel to occupy Gaza City

 from RT

Israel’s security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to seize Gaza City, his office announced on X on Friday. The move could pave the way for a full takeover of the enclave, despite warnings that it could endanger hostages held by Hamas.

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.

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...

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