Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to propose fully reoccupying the Gaza Strip when he meets his security cabinet, Israeli media say.
"The die has been cast. We’re going for the full conquest of the Gaza Strip – and defeating Hamas," local journalists quote a senior official saying.
Responding to reports that the army chief and other military leaders oppose the plan, the unnamed official said: "If that doesn’t work for the chief of staff, he should resign."
The families of hostages fear such plans could endanger their loved ones, with 20 out of 50 believed to be alive in Gaza, while polls suggest three in four Israelis instead favour a ceasefire deal to return them.
Many of Israel’s close allies would also condemn such a move as they push for an end to the war and action to alleviate a humanitarian crisis.
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