The Israeli Security Cabinet on Thursday proceeded with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to fully occupy Gaza City.

The decision marks a significant escalation in Israel’s war with Hamas and could give way to the Israeli military’s possible occupation of the entire Gaza Strip, not just Gaza City.

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The Cabinet meeting ended after more than 10 hours of deliberations.

The news comes hours after Netanyahu said Israel would begin a new offensive in the Palestinian territory before handing over the land back to “Arab forces” that can co-ex

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