By Daphne Psaledakis and Kanishka Singh

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday criticized Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, with the U.N. chief’s spokesperson saying the decision marked “a dangerous escalation” that will result in forced displacement of Palestinians.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City to further expand Israel’s military offensive in the Palestinian enclave devastated by nearly a two-year Israeli assault. The plan drew strong criticism at home and abroad on Friday.

When asked by Fox News’ Bill Hemmer on Thursday if Israel would take over the entire coastal territory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “we intend to.”

KEY QUOTES

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