US EditionIsrael vows to occupy entire Gaza Strip
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, AUG 5 – Netanyahu's order to fully occupy Gaza aims to end Hamas control and secure hostages amid rising humanitarian concerns and 74% Israeli public support, officials said.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, including areas where about 20 hostages are held, as of early August 2025.
- This decision follows the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that killed around 1,200 mostly civilian people and abducted 251 hostages, igniting a nearly two-year war.
- Israeli forces currently control over 75% of Gaza but need ground operations in the less damaged southern areas where most of Gaza's 2.2 million people live in tent settlements.
- Severe restrictions on humanitarian aid deliveries have fueled a hunger crisis, while Hamas released videos showing emaciated hostages, intensifying international outrage and concern for hostage safety.
- Netanyahu's occupation plan risks worsening humanitarian conditions, endangers hostages, deepens Israel's international isolation, and faces strong internal opposition over his handling of the war and hostages.
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Hamas and Islamic Jihad have released videos showing Israeli hostages Breslevski and David. The images of the emaciated hostages have caused an uproar in Israel. Meanwhile, Israel is making plans to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, and Canada has dropped aid supplies on Gaza. Follow the latest developments via our live blog.
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Trump says it is ‘up to Israel’ whether to occupy all of Gaza
US president’s comments come amid warnings that expanding Israeli operations would be ‘catastrophic’ for Palestinians.Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has suggested that he will not block possible Israeli plans to take over Gaza.When asked on Tuesday about reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to occupy the entire Palestinian territory, Trump said he is focused on getting “people fed” in Gaza.“As…
The head of the Israeli Government and several of its members want to expand the military operation and occupy the entire Gaza Strip, where every day people die of hunger after the total blockade of humanitarian aid.
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