Netanyahu is expected to ask his security political cabinet to approve plans for the Isreal Defense Forces to gradually seize Gaza City.

Source in forum says extraordinary session requested by several members after the decision, which UN chief assails for 'deepening the already catastrophic consequences' for Gazans

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that to destroy Hamas, Israel intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip and eventually transfer its administration to friendly Arab forces, as the Security Cabinet discussed a widening of its 22-month offensive.