The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand military operations in Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict following the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. Netanyahu emphasized intentions to take full control of the area. Families of hostages have expressed opposition to the plan. The World Health Organization has reported alarming rates of acute malnutrition among children in Gaza. Reports indicate intentions to evacuate Palestinian civilians from Gaza City by October 7 as part of the military strategy.
"The decision marks an expansion of Israel's 22-month war in Gaza after the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. Netanyahu had said Israel intended to take control of the entire Gaza Strip."
"Families of hostages held by Hamas and other groups in Gaza are sailing toward the Palestinian territory in protest against Netanyahu's reported plan."
"The World Health Organization said Gaza had the highest monthly figure ever recorded of children under the age of 5 with acute malnutrition."
"The IDF plans to evacuate all Palestinian civilians from Gaza City to the central camps and other areas by October 7, indicating a ground offensive will be carried out alongside a siege on remaining Hamas militants."
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