Israel's Security Council has sanctioned a plan to occupy Gaza indefinitely, marking an escalation in conflict. Israeli officials, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, have indicated a willingness to sacrifice Israeli captives to achieve military objectives. Despite a narrative of seeking a hostage deal, the plan outlines extensive military action in Gaza, with Netanyahu affirming a decisive operational approach following President Trump's upcoming Middle East visit, which has raised concerns about humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in the region.
"One thing will be clear: there will be no in-and-out. If no hostage deal is reached [by Trump's visit], Operation Gideon's Chariots will begin with full force and will not stop until all its objectives are achieved."
"We are finally going to occupy the Gaza Strip. We will stop being afraid of the word 'occupation' and do what is necessary for our security and the security of our people."
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