Netanyahu decides to fully occupy Gaza: Hebrew media

“Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netnayahu told his government’s ministers he decided to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, according to reports by Hebrew media.

Netanyahu used the term “occupation of the Strip” in private conversations with the ministers, while outlining his vision for expanding military operations in Gaza.

The “Israeli” military will also start operating in areas where it hasn’t done so previously, including areas where captives are known to be held, according to a senior official close to Netanyahu cited by Yedioth Ahronoth.

“There will be operations even in areas where hostages are being held,” the official said.

“The die is cast — we are going for a full occupation of the Gaza Strip,” he added.

The “Israeli” military currently controls 75% of the Gaza Strip, and under Netanyahu’s plan, it is expected to occupy the entirety of the Strip.

US President Donald Trump gave the greenlight for Netanyahu to proceed with the plan, after the ceasefire talks reached a deadlock, the report by YNET adds.