Netanyahu meets security officials as Israel considers full Gaza takeover
- On August 5, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met senior security officials to finalize a new strategy amid nearly 22 months of conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
- The meeting followed collapsed indirect ceasefire talks and comes as Netanyahu leans toward a full military takeover of Gaza, reversing the 2005 withdrawal decision.
- Israel currently controls about 75% of Gaza and plans to expand into densely populated areas, risking hostages and worsening humanitarian conditions for over two million displaced residents.
- Netanyahu stated the war aims to defeat Hamas and secure hostage releases, warning that failure would collapse Israel’s security; meanwhile, Gaza has seen over 61,000 deaths and 188 hunger-related deaths.
- The strategy review signals a potential full Gaza reoccupation despite international pressure for a ceasefire and growing Israeli social crisis reflected in rising emigration.
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Israel security cabinet to discuss Gaza war plans
Israel's security cabinet was set to meet on Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla headed for the Palestinian territory.

Israeli security cabinet to discuss future Gaza war plans
Israel's security cabinet was expected to meet on Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, local media reported, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla headed for the Palestinian territory.

Israeli security cabinet to hold talks over future Gaza war plans
Israel's security cabinet was expected to meet later Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, Israeli media said, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla to the territory.
Despite the No of 600 former leaders and leaders of IDF and Services, Israel should now approve a plan to occupy large areas of the Gaza Strip, with the displacement of about one million Palestinians, trying to discourage any retaliation of Hamas against the hostages. Netanyahu's convocation of the security cabinet is scheduled for 18 local time, 17 in Italy. According to several Israeli media
Netanyahu’s security cabinet to meet on Gaza war, as some in Israel call to resettle enclave
As Israel’s security cabinet focuses on war strategy and defeating Hamas, some officials and activists independently renew calls to rebuild settlements evacuated from Gaza in 2005.
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