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Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan for its military to occupy Gaza City, despite warnings from its own military that such a move risks the lives of the remaining hostages seized by Hamas.

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The decision came after a ten-hour meeting which stretched past 4am local time (2am BST), and was first reported by Axios, citing an Israeli official.

It would represent the first phase of a new offensive that could expand to include the occupation of the entire Gaza Strip.

“The Security Cabinet has approved the prime minister’s proposal for the defeat of Hamas,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. “The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) will prepare for the takeover of Gaza City while ensuring the provision of humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zones.”

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