Israel approves plan to seize all of Gaza and hold it indefinitely, officials say

Defense Minister: 'IDF will remain in all captured territory'

As Israel prepares for Operation Gideon's Chariots, Minister Israel Katz presents the main objectives of the operation: destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages, and evacuating the civilian population.

The Netanyahu government plans to conquer large parts of the Gaza Strip and possibly maintain long-term occupation. Aid organizations, as well as former and active Israeli military, warn of the consequences.

The decision of the so-called security cabinet also provides for the use of private US military companies in the distribution of food in the Gaza Strip. In addition, Tel Aviv increases the pressure on international organizations.

Israel approves full 'conquest' of Gaza

The reported plan includes the forced relocation of Palestinians and occupation of the territory. The Israeli government has approved a plan for the complete military occupation of Gaza and the forced relocation of its Palestinian inhabitants to the southern part of the territory, multiple news outlets have reported citing unnamed officials. According to officials quoted by the AP, the new plan is meant to help Israel achieve its war aims of def…

Gazans aghast over Israel’s plan to expand campaign

Premier Benjamin Netanyahu says the operation will involve holding seized territories and moving Palestinians ‘for their own safety’

Israel approved a plan on Sunday to dismantle Gaza as Palestinian territory, threatening to displace 2 million people while bringing the area under full military control. "This goes beyond the situation before 2005, when Israel fully occupied Gaza."