Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, the Associated Press reported, citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office

Israel’s security cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to occupy Gaza City, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushes for military takeover of entire strip. Follow for live news updates.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that to destroy Hamas, Israel intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip and eventually transfer its administration to friendly Arab forces, as the Security Cabinet discussed a widening of its 22-month offensive.