Jerusalem: The Israeli occupation government has sanctioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy to assert control over Gaza City and intensify its military operations in the region. This decision followed a marathon 10-hour session of the Israeli occupation security cabinet, culminating in a consensus to occupy Gaza, as announced by Netanyahu's office in an official press release.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Netanyahu's plan, which aims to seize the entire Gaza area, places a significant focus on Gaza City. The city is the largest in the besieged territory and home to hundreds of thousands of residents. The move has prompted concerns from international bodies regarding its humanitarian implications.
The United Nations has issued a stark warning that the expansion of Israeli military operations could lead to "catastrophic consequences" for Palestinian civilians. On Thursday, Israeli occupation forces reportedly killed 100 Palestinians and injured 603 others, escalating the death toll in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, to over 61,258, with the number of injured rising to 152,045.