Israel's security cabinet overnight Thursday approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take control of Gaza, despite staunch opposition.

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.

The plan will involve a complete takeover of Gaza, but reportedly faces opposition from military chiefs.

Officials said prime minister was planning offensive to fully occupy Gaza, but resistance reveals splits in government

Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly supports seizing Gaza despite reservations by the Israel Defense Forces and criticism from Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.

Following the security discussion convened by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday afternoon, his office issued a brief statement, saying that Israel Defense Forces Chief…

JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced pushback from the head of the military over his proposal to seize remaining areas of Gaza it doesn’t already…

Netanyahu’s plan for Gaza goes against domestic, international and even his own military’s opinion.

In a tense meeting, Eyal Zamir warned the prime minister that taking the rest of Gaza could trap the military and lead to harm for the remaining hostages.

For the first time in Israel's history, the security cabinet is slated to make a decision on annihilation on Thursday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy the Gaza…

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Israeli prime minister to hold cabinet talks on occupation despite pleas from aid agencies and by families of hostages

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets to discuss military control expansion in Gaza despite criticism, pressure for ceasefire, and humanitarian concerns.

The key meeting comes amid reports of tensions between Netanyahu and military chiefs opposed to the plan.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly moving toward full occupation of Gaza after dissent in the ranks and international condemnation.

The prime minister and his far-right colleagues have faced intense backlash for such a plan, which would be a major escalation in the 22-month offensive.

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.

The plan announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stops short of the full occupation of the Gaza Strip that he had discussed earlier.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested earlier this week that Israel will ‘take control of all Gaza’.

The announcement comes after Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intended to take full control of Gaza and hand over the territory’s governance to friendly Arab forces