Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. The new strategy fell short of the initial proposal by the Israeli prime minister to occupy the entire Gaza Strip. Earlier, the UN warned that Israel expanding military operations risked “catastrophic consequences”. The German government will not approve any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip. European Union President Ursula von der Leyen said today that Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City and escalate its war in the enclave “must be reconsidered”.
JERUSALEM AUGUST 8: Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says. The new strategy fell short of the initial proposal by the Israeli prime minister to occupy the entire Gaza Strip.
Israel says it will take over Gaza City, escalating its war with Hamas as it faces growing domestic and international outrage over the 22-month conflict.
Earlier, the UN warned that Israel expanding military operations risked “catastrophic consequences” for Palestinian civilians and Israeli hostages.
The German government will not approve any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice, chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday in response to Israel’s plan to expand its military operations there.
European Union President Ursula von der Leyen said today that Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City and escalate its war in the enclave “must be reconsidered”. The EU president also reiterated the need for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Critics have said taking over Gaza City would further endanger the remaining hostages held by Hamas, entrench the Israeli military even further into the conflict and cause more civilian deaths in Gaza.
