Israel's defence minister says countries that condemn Israel and threaten sanctions "will not weaken our resolve".

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

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

Israel's defence minister says countries that condemn Israel and threaten sanctions "will not weaken our resolve".

The foreign ministers of Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and New Zealand condemned overnight into Saturday the plan approved by Israel's security cabinet to prepare…

Israel sparked international condemnation on Friday after its security cabinet approved an expansion of its military offensive in Gaza.

Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved" and denied Israel was starving Gazans.