Israel cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza

Israel has no choice but to take control of Gaza and at last destroy Hamas

Israel has called up tens of thousands of reservists in advance of plans to capture — and this time hold — all of the Gaza Strip, should Hamas refuse to agree to a cease-fire by May 16. The escalation is understandable. What choice did it have?

Israeli cabinet approves plans to capture all of the Gaza Strip

Israel’s army spokesperson said the objective of the operation was to "return our hostages, topple and subdue the Hamas regime”.

Israel cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza

The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on Hamas.

Israel Approves ‘Long Term’ Occupation of Gaza

Israel’s security cabinet has unanimously approved a military plan on Monday, 5 May, to expand operations throughout the Gaza Strip, including a full-scale ground offensive and the long-term holding of territory, an Israeli official said.  The decision was made following a meeting of the cabinet late Sunday, during which ministers endorsed a strategy presented by Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir. The plan reportedly involves advancing into add…

Israeli officials detail plans to seize all of Gaza and occupy it indefinitely, AP reports

Israeli officials told The Associated Press that a new plan has been approved by its Cabinet to seize all territory in Gaza and occupy it indefinitely. If implemented, hundreds of thousands of already displaced Palestinians will be pushed to southern Gaza. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.

Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say

Cabinet ministers approved the plan hours after Israel’s military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers.