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Is Israel going into Gaza again?

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Israel's security cabinet has approved plans for a military takeover of Gaza City, signaling a major escalation. Prime Minister Netanyahu and officials confirm intentions to take full control of Gaza, with plans for a ground offensive and evacuation of Gaza City. The timing is not immediate but preparations are underway, despite internal and international criticism and concerns for hostages and civilians.

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U.N. official condemns Israel’s plan to takeover Gaza City

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  • A U.N. official warns of severe consequences from Israel's planned siege and ground offensive in Gaza City. 5s
  • Nearly one million Palestinians in Gaza City face starvation, lack of aid, and repeated displacement. 16s
  • The official states there is no safe place left in Gaza for displaced residents to go. 51s
  • Concerns are raised that forced displacement using starvation could amount to a war crime. 1m 36s
  • The U.N. has previously raised alarms about possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. 1m 46s
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U.N. official condemns Israel’s plan to takeover Gaza City
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CNN
7 hours ago
U.N. official condemns Israel’s plan to takeover Gaza City

A U.N. official criticizes Israel's plan to begin with a siege and ground offensive in Gaza City, warning of further mass displacement.

Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City
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CBS News
10 hours ago
Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City

Israel's security cabinet has approved plans for a military takeover of Gaza City, marking a major escalation in the war with Hamas.

Israel's security cabinet approves plans to take over Gaza City
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Euronews
15 hours ago
Israel's security cabinet approves plans to take over Gaza City

Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City as part of ongoing military operations, aiming to establish a security perimeter.

Israel intends to take full control of Gaza, Netanyahu says
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CBC News
16 hours ago
Israel intends to take full control of Gaza, Netanyahu says

Prime Minister Netanyahu states Israel intends to take full military control of Gaza to remove Hamas, with a four to five month campaign planned.

U.N. warns of potential Israeli military expansion in Gaza
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CBS News
2 days ago
U.N. warns of potential Israeli military expansion in Gaza

Reports in Israeli media indicate Netanyahu is considering a full reoccupation of Gaza, with opposition from military leaders concerned about hostages.

Israel considering options for continued campaign in Gaza
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CBS News
3 days ago
Israel considering options for continued campaign in Gaza

Netanyahu is expected to discuss a potential full-scale occupation of Gaza at a security cabinet meeting amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

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