Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, according to multiple reports .
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will push to fully occupy the besieged Gaza Strip, including operating in areas where hostages are being held, according to multiple media reports.
The prime minister’s office also conveyed a message to Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, the army’s chief of staff, saying, « If this does not suit him, you should resign », according to EuroNews and i24’s diplomatic correspondent, Amichai Stein.Why It Matters
The Israeli prime minister’s reported decision comes after months of ceasefire talks between his government and Hamas, with both sides accusing each other of repeated violations.
Israel has also faced increased international pressure to reach a ceasefire deal as Hamas released videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages being held in Gaza, which the group said was the result of Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid to the war-torn territory.
