Sir Keir Starmer urges Binyamin Netanyahu to reconsider plan for IDF to take control of Gaza City, a move described by opposition as ‘exactly what Hamas wanted’

The Israeli PM says he seeks full control of Gaza, removing Hamas and then transferring the governance to another party.

Israel's Security Cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City, escalating 22-month offensive against Hamas.

Plan will likely displace tens of thousands of Palestinians already suffering from famine and comes after PM said he wanted to take control of entire territory

International condemnation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy the largest city in north Gaza grows.

UK prime minister urges Israel to reconsider after Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet approves occupation

Sir Keir Starmer urges Binyamin Netanyahu to reconsider plan for IDF to take control of Gaza City, a move described by opposition as ‘exactly what Hamas wanted’

Keir Starmer warned of 'more bloodshed' and urged Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider after the dramatic announcement overnight.

Labour prime minister said the move was wrong

The plan faces fierce opposition within Israel as well as international criticism.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier outlined more sweeping plans in an interview with Fox News.

Expanding military operation to fully occupy Gaza will ‘only bring more bloodshed’, PM warns

Takeover raises the prospect of curfews, evacuation orders and exhausted civilians on the road once more.

Benjamin Netanyahu has said his plan to expand military action in Gaza is “the best way to end the war”.

Israeli PM says taking over city is ‘best way’ to end war, despite condemnation from within Israel and around world