Defense Minister, IDF Chief Rift over IDF Reshuffle, Ron Dermer Seeking Retirement per Reports
GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, AUG 10 – The operation aims to free 50 Israeli hostages and dismantle Hamas, with Israeli forces expected to control Gaza City and central camps for several months, displacing 800,000 Palestinians.
- On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters he ordered the IDF to shorten the Gaza City operation, which will reportedly take up to five months.
- Explaining the offensive, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said its goals are to free hostages and eradicate Hamas.
- Some 800,000 Palestinians face displacement from Gaza City while over half the hostages are believed to be dead.
- On Sunday, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting over Gaza’s hunger crisis, and Netanyahu dismissed starvation claims as 'Hamas propaganda'.
- Netanyahu said post-operation plans include demilitarizing Gaza, exerting Israeli military security control, and transferring governance to Arab forces, aiming for a proper transition, he stated.
12 Articles
12 Articles


Netanyahu orders IDF to shorten time frame for seizing Gaza City in defense of new offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated on Sunday that he ordered the Israel Defense Forces to shorten its time frame for seizing Gaza City, an operation that will reportedly take up to five months. Netanyahu defended the new offensive after…


Netanyahu orders IDF to shorten time frame for seizing Gaza City
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated on Sunday that he ordered the Israel Defense Forces to shorten its time frame for seizing Gaza City, an operation that will reportedly take up to five months. Netanyahu defended the new offensive after it sparked major backlash in the days since the plan’s approval. “I am determined to end the war with our victory, and precisely because I am aware of the great effort of our reservists, I want t…
Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly defended the decision to seize Gaza City. In two rare press conferences, he attempted to convince first the world and then his own people that such a controversial and risky step is necessary. "I am certain this will lead to the release of the hostages."
'Victory is not yet complete; eliminating Hamas is a condition for Israel’s security
In his second press conference of the day - and the first for Israelis since the Iran war, Netanyahu said the cabinet made a 'dramatic decision to defeat Hamas' and instructed the IDF to shorten the timeline for taking over Gaza; He did not answer a question about a partial deal, nor address the dead hostages
France and Great Britain call on Israel to revise the decision to take military possession of Gaza City.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium