Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take control of entire Gaza
Israel plans to expand military operations in war-torn Gaza. Its security cabinet has approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take over the entire strip. Hamas has slammed Israel's decision, calling it a "war crime". Israel's move has drawn criticism at home and abroad, in what could signal significant escalation after nearly two years of war. According to the United Nations, the IDF currently controls three-quarters of the enclave. Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
Israel plans to expand military operations in war-torn Gaza. Its security cabinet has approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take over the entire strip. Hamas has slammed Israel's decision, calling it a "war crime". Israel's move has drawn criticism at home and abroad, in what could signal significant escalation after nearly two years of war. According to the United Nations, the IDF currently controls three-quarters of the enclave. Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.