TEL AVIV: Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City was met with resignation and defiance by Palestinians who have survived two years of war and repeated raids. Many Israelis responded with fear and anger, worried it could be a death sentence for hostages held in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel would intensify its 22-month war with Hamas by taking over Gaza City, large parts of which have been destroyed by past bombardment and ground incursions.

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.

At least 42 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and shootings across southern Gaza on Thursday, according to local hospitals.

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’.

Twenty-two months of military achievements and political failures add up to the situation now, with the security cabinet approving a plan to extend Israel's control in 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

TEL AVIV: Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said. The decision taken early Friday marks another…

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

Israel’s security cabinet approves plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to occupy largest city in north Gaza.

Under the plan to 'defeat' Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli 'will prepare to take control of Gaza City while distributing humanitarian assistance to the civilian population…

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his intention to draw Israel into a full-scale occupation war, a plan examined by the security cabinet during a meeting on…

Israel’s Gaza escalation sparks global outcry, with leaders warning of devastating humanitarian consequences.

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced plans to take control of Gaza City on Thursday

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

Israel’s security cabinet approves plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to occupy largest city in north Gaza.

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

Palestinians have told the BBC they are living in fear of the plans, which have been heavily criticised by the international community.