Israel just hit 'approve' on a bold plan: take control of Gaza City. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed on Friday that the security cabinet gave the green light. 🎯
In a Fox News interview before the big vote, Netanyahu explained the goal: secure Israel's borders, push out Hamas, and help Palestinians live freely. "We don't want to hold it forever," he said. "We aim for a security perimeter, then hand governance to Arab forces that won't threaten us and can bring a better life to Gazans." 🌍🤝
Hamas fired back immediately. In a statement, they called Netanyahu's words "a clear reversal" in negotiations and accused him of revealing his true motives in withdrawing from the final round. 🚦
Meanwhile, Gaza's health authorities paint a grim picture: since mid-March, at least 9,752 Palestinians have died and over 40,000 were injured. The overall toll from October 2023 tops 61,258 lives lost and 152,045 wounded. The human cost runs deep. 💔
As this plan moves forward, the region watches closely. Will this strategy bring lasting security—or fuel the next chapter of conflict? Stay tuned. 🔍✨
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Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City
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