Israel's security cabinet is meeting Thursday evening to discuss a full military takeover of the Gaza Strip while thousands, including freed hostages, protest outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem and across the country.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to advance the full takeover of the Gaza Strip, with the Security Cabinet scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss the issue, a source…

Seizing the entire territory would reverse a 2005 decision by Israel to pull settlers and military out of Gaza while retaining control over its borders.