Netanyahu Leaning Toward Seizing Gaza, Israeli TV Says

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is leaning toward expanding the offensive in Gaza and seizing the entire enclave, Israel's Channel 12 cited an official from his office as saying on Monday.

Netanyahu will be convening his cabinet on Tuesday to make a decision on the matter, Israeli media reported.

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"We must continue to stand together and fight together to achieve all our war objectives: the defeat of the enemy, the release of our hostages, and the assurance that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel," Netanyahu said at the outset of a regular cabinet meeting.

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Israel has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health officials. Hamas killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostage in an attack on October 7, 2023, according to Israeli figures.

According to Israeli officials, 50 hostages now remain in Gaza, only 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

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