In a high-stakes update from the region, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with senior security officials to map out a new approach to the nearly two-year conflict in Gaza. During a focused three‐hour session, military Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir presented several options for continuing the campaign.
Media reports suggest a possibility of a complete military takeover, intensifying debates amid international calls for a ceasefire. Sadly, mediation efforts with Hamas have collapsed, and the humanitarian toll continues to rise. 🚨
Local health authorities have reported that at least 20 people in northern Gaza lost their lives by gunfire while waiting for United Nations aid, with similar distressing scenes unfolding near Morag Square in the south. Additionally, eight lives were lost due to starvation or malnutrition, while heavy shelling has claimed at least 80 lives.
Key figures, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, are set to further deliberate the strategy in a cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday at 6 pm. Stay tuned as developments in this unfolding story continue to impact the region.
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Netanyahu meets security officials as Israel considers Gaza annexation
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