Israel's decision to seize Gaza City was criticised by European leaders over humanitarian concerns. Germany halted military exports, calling for immediate ceasefire.View on euronews

The plan, approved on August 7, involves deploying tens of thousands of Israeli reservists to capture and hold Gaza City, a densely populated area in the northern Gaza Strip. Netanyahu has stated that Israel intends to control the entire territory to “assure our security,

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to occupy Gaza City, the Prime Minister’s Office said Friday.

Israel said Friday it plans to take over Gaza City — in what would be an escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas that drew a dismissal from the militant group, renewed international calls to end the conflict,

Israel's decision to expand its military offensive to seize control of Gaza City has sparked widespread international alarm, with allies and rivals of the government warning of catastrophic humanitarian consequences.

Military officials have reportedly expressed caution over the proposal, with warnings that a full reoccupation of Gaza could entangle Israeli forces in prolonged urban warfare and jeopardise efforts to secure the release of remaining hostages,

Israel’s security cabinet has voted to expand the war in Gaza, marking a major escalation at a time when it is under intense domestic and international pressure to end the conflict.