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IDF chief Zamir authorizes expanded Gaza City takeover plan
Zamir's approval comes amid rising tensions between the IDF top brass and Netanyahu's government, after the IDF chief expressed concern over the planned operation. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.
IDF chief approves new Gaza attack plan, spokesperson says
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Wednesday approved "the main framework for the IDF's operational plan in the Gaza Strip," the IDF said.
What is Netanyahu planning with Gaza’s ‘full occupation,’ and why is the IDF chief so worried?
Israel already controls 75% of the Gaza Strip. The hostages are in the other 25%. So, too, are almost all of Gaza's two million citizens
Israel steps up Gaza City bombing after Netanyahu vow to expand offensive
CAIRO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Palestinians reported the heaviest bombardments in weeks on Monday in areas east of Gaza City, just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he expected to complete a new expanded offensive against Hamas "fairly quickly".
Israeli security cabinet approves Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City
Israel's security cabinet has approved plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the Israeli military to occupy Gaza City, in an expansion of military operations that comes amid international condemnation of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli military says approved plan for new Gaza offensive
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had approved the framework for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas condemned what it called "aggressive" Israeli ground incursions
Israeli Army Approves New Gaza Offensive Plan; Netanyahu Hints Talks Now Demand Release Of All Hostages At Once
The Israeli military has approved a renewed operational framework for its Gaza campaign, with Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir signing off on the “main concept” for the operation. The plan focuses on retaking Gaza City — a key Hamas stronghold that Israel briefly seized in late 2023 before withdrawing.
Gaza City residents react to Israeli military plans for major new offensive
Israel says it will launch a major new ground offensive to take control of all of Gaza. Exhausted residents of Gaza City say they won't be able to evacuate.
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Netanyahu claims IDF abandoned commitment to ‘victory’ as he assails ex-security chiefs

PM touts military successes since Oct. 7 as he faces growing criticism over ongoing war in Gaza, calls Palestinian statehood ...
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Netanyahu-Zamir rift exposes deepening divide over Gaza, Haredi draft

Top IDF and government officials have clashed on a series of issues, including the appointments of more than two dozen ...

‘Global Campaign of Lies’: Netanyahu Rejects Starvation Allegations, Says IDF Will Open Gaza to Journalists

“Our goal is not to occupy Gaza, our goal is to free Gaza,” Netanyahu said.

Daniel DePetris: By winging it in Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu is taking a big risk

The Israeli prime minister is often unsure of the next steps and arrogantly refuses to acknowledge the consequences of his ...

Clash over Gaza plan exposed rift between Netanyahu and military brass

The Israeli prime minister has served longer and feuded more bitterly with his generals than any prime minister in Israeli ...
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The Fantasy Behind Netanyahu’s Invasion of Gaza City

A UCLA professor of Israeli studies says Netanyahu does not have an exit plan if IDF troops occupy Gaza’s largest city.

'Five IDF Divisions, five months': Netanyahu's Gaza occupation plan to defeat Hamas

The plan will likely be approved on Thursday, cabinet ministers told the 'Post,' adding that "the real question is what ...