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Israel’s security cabinet has voted to expand the war in Gaza, marking a major escalation at a time when it is under intense domestic and international pressure to end the conflict.

The cabinet approved plans to capture Gaza City, in the north of the territory, as part of Israel’s goals to destroy Hamas and rescue hostages the militants are holding. But the move raised fears further fighting will only endanger captives – and worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis.

The plan also brings Israel closer to fully occupying Gaza, something it has not done for nearly 20 years.

Here’s what we know about the decision that may reshape the war in Gaz

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