Netanyahu Outlines Controversial Plan to Take Control of Gaza City

Israel’s security cabinet has endorsed Prime Minister Netanyahu’s proposal to deploy military forces to seize control of Gaza City—the first major urban area in the enclave not yet under Israeli military control. The objective: dismantle Hamas, secure hostages, and establish a security zone, before transferring governance to a non-Hamas civil authority. The announcement has sparked global outrage, with critics pointing to the risks of mass displacement, humanitarian collapse, and intensified conflict.