The Israeli Prime Minister has instructed the Israel Defence Force to launch a full-scale operation against Hamas in Gaza City. The objective is to take control of the enclave without formally occupying it. Historical context includes Israel's refusal to recognize its presence as an occupying force in the West Bank since 1967. Concerns have been raised within Israel regarding the potential risks to hostages held in Gaza amidst this new military initiative.
The Israeli Prime Minister has agreed with his cabinet to send the Israel Defence Force into a full-scale operation against Hamas in Gaza City that he wants to lead to taking over the whole enclave - but not actually occupying it.
What happens next is an obvious question and it will be a long wait for the answer - Israel doesn't even admit it's an occupation force on the West Bank, which it captured in 1967.
The immediate Israeli objection to a new campaign in Gaza is that it will risk the lives of the hostages that remain held there.
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