Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City and eventually implement "Israeli security control" of the entire Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's office said in a statement early Friday.

Why It Matters

Friday's decision by the Security Cabinet capped months of failed ceasefire talks between Netanyahu's 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.

Netanyahu said after the videos were released that he would convene a cabinet meeting to discuss how Isra

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