Israel announces plan to retake Gaza City in another escalation of the war
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier outlined more sweeping plans in an interview with Fox News, saying Israel planned to take control of all of Gaza. Israel already controls around three-quarters of the territory.
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2 developments- Aug 4, 2025Israel’s government likely to approve plan to re-occupy Gaza, Israeli media reports
- Aug 8, 2025Israel announces plan to retake Gaza City in another escalation of the war
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17 viewpointsIsrael plans to take over Gaza City to pressure Hamas. Worries rise for civilians and hostages
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