Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan Friday to take over Gaza City in a major escalation of its war against Hamas — with the risky move expected to take place in phases.

The announcement stopped short of stating Israel would take over the entire Palestinian enclave; however, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that an entire takeover is what the Jewish state intends to do .

The plan to take control of the Gaza Strip’s largest city and capital will reportedly be gradual and in multiple phases, a source told CNN .

The first phase of the operation, according to the source, would involve the evacuation of Gaza City and an expansion of aid distribution. 3

The deadline for Palestinians to flee the major city would reportedly be Oct. 7, the second anniversary

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