Netanyahu to hold security meeting on fully occupying Gaza

‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to hold a security meeting today, Tuesday, to discuss expanding military operations in the Gaza Strip.

According to Yedioth Ahronoth, Netanyahu will ask the military to present plans that include the full occupation of Gaza.

Also participating in the meeting are ‘Israeli’ War Minister Israel Katz, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, and several top security officials, including Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

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Earlier, the ‘Israeli’ Public Broadcasting Corporation cited sources saying that Netanyahu has already decided to expand the offensive to cover all areas of Gaza, including those where captives may be located.

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 decision reportedly comes despite opposition from the military chief of staff, and was made after Netanyahu received a green light from US President Donald Trump.