Israel plans to seize Gaza under a new plan, officials say
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Two Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/29626776

[“fierce opposition”? Don’t bet on it.]

By TIA GOLDENBERG and SAM MEDNICK
Updated 5:25 AM EDT, May 5, 2025

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel approved plans on Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, in a move that if implemented would vastly expand Israel’s operations in the Palestinian territory and likely bring fierce international opposition.

Israeli Cabinet ministers approved the plan in an early morning vote, hours after the Israeli military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers.

  • @[email protected]English
    6•12 days ago

    This was obviously the outcome no matter who was elected. Israel has always been very clear about this.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•11 days ago

      Israeli officials were waiting for Trump to get elected so they could act with a free hand. This is untrue.

      • @[email protected]English
        1•10 days ago

        Israeli officials were waiting for Trump to get elected so they could act with a free hand.

        Biden offered no pressure to Israel. They already had a free hand.