The safety cupboard has accepted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to grab the enclave’s major settlement
Israel’s safety cupboard has accepted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to grab Gaza Metropolis, his workplace introduced on X on Friday. The transfer may pave the way in which for a full takeover of the enclave, regardless of warnings that it may endanger hostages held by Hamas.
Netanyahu’s workplace stated the ministers endorsed 5 circumstances to finish the battle: Hamas’ disarmament, the return of all hostages, Gaza’s demilitarization, Israeli safety management, and a post-war civilian administration excluding each Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.
Simply hours earlier, Netanyahu advised Fox Information that his final objective is full management of Gaza. Whereas the assertion on Friday didn’t point out this explicitly, a senior Israeli official advised The Instances of Israel that the Israel Protection Forces (IDF) is anticipated to advance into the remaining elements of Gaza after taking the town. Palestinians will reportedly have till October 7, 2025 to evacuate Gaza Metropolis earlier than the IDF launches a floor assault.
The Safety Cupboard has accepted the Prime Minister’s proposal for defeating Hamas.The IDF will put together for taking management of Gaza Metropolis whereas distributing humanitarian help to the civilian inhabitants exterior the fight zones.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) August 8, 2025
Hamas denounced the plan on Thursday, calling Netanyahu a battle felony and describing his plan to grab Gaza as “an extension of his genocidal and displacement insurance policies.” In an announcement quoted by Press TV, the group urged the worldwide group to intervene.
The battle started with Hamas’ October 2023 assault on southern Israel, which killed round 1,200 individuals and noticed 250 taken hostage. Round 50 stay in Gaza. Israel’s response has killed not less than 60,000 individuals – principally civilians – over 21 months, in keeping with the enclave’s Well being Ministry. A fragile three-stage ceasefire was agreed in January however collapsed in March. Talks have continued since, with no breakthrough.
Experiences say Israel’s hostage negotiation crew warned the ministers in opposition to approving any transfer that might derail talks with Hamas. Netanyahu reportedly stated the operation may very well be paused if Hamas accepts Israel’s calls for. IDF Chief of Workers Eyal Zamir additionally opposed the plan, warning it might endanger the hostages and set off a humanitarian disaster.
Israeli opposition chief Yair Lapid condemned the choice as “a catastrophe,” warning it might extend the battle, result in extra casualties amongst hostages and troopers, and trigger a political collapse.
