Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to expand its military offensive against Hamas, with an emphasis on capturing and holding Gaza while increasing pressure to secure the release of remaining hostages. This operation involves calling up tens of thousands of reservists and aims to establish a sustained Israeli presence, contrasting with previous raid-based strategies. Additionally, while the cabinet discussed resuming humanitarian aid deliveries, the UN and aid agencies condemned the plan as a breach of humanitarian principles, expressing concerns that it would worsen the situation for vulnerable populations in Gaza.
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