“After 10 hours of deliberations, a majority of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet backed his proposal to prepare to conquer the core of Gaza City, according to a pre-dawn statement from his office.”

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza

“The Israeli government early on Friday approved a plan to expand the war by taking control of Gaza City, a pivotal and risky decision that went against the recommendations of the Israeli military.”

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza

“The strike on Mr. al-Sharif and the others in Gaza City came after Israel’s security cabinet on Friday voted to intensify its military operations in the area and to take over the city”

Israeli Strike Kills 4 Al Jazeera Journalists, Network Says

“Mr. Netanyahu, at odds with top generals, is now moving forward with plans to take over Gaza City.”

As Other Israelis Die in War, Ultra-Orthodox Resist Call to Fight

“Mr. Netanyahu, at odds with top generals, is now moving forward with plans to take over Gaza City.”

As Other Israelis Die in War, Ultra-Orthodox Resist Call to Fight

“The rising discontent in the ranks threatens to complicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take control of Gaza City in an effort to decisively rout Hamas. ... Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the Israeli military chief, objected to Mr. Netanyahu’s decision to expand the offensive in Gaza in part because of concerns over the fitness of reservists, according to four Israeli security officials.”

Israel’s Exhausted Soldiers Complicate Plans for Gaza Assault

“General Zamir, who will play a major role in this next phase of the war, has also expressed reservations about the planned Gaza City campaign. In the security cabinet meeting on Sunday, General Zamir again warned against the planned takeover of Gaza City on grounds that it could lead to the military becoming solely responsible for the administration of Gaza, according to a fifth official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the cabinet’s confidential deliberations. Yet there are signs that plans for the offensive are moving ahead.”

Netanyahu Faces High-Level Opposition to His Stance on Gaza Truce

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Gazans Fear Looming Israeli Operation

“But coming as Israel begins an all-out assault to capture Gaza City and as Benjamin Netanyahu has said he intends to occupy all of Gaza in the face of growing global condemnation, the killing of al-Sharif, like the killing in March of his fellow Al Jazeera correspondent Hossam Shabat, marks an ominous new phase in the war.”

Opinion | Israel Is Making Sure There Is No One to Document the Horror of Its War

“While Hamas has agreed to a new cease-fire proposal from mediators, Israeli forces are gearing up for a new offensive to take over Gaza City, the territory’s largest city and the heart of the area where famine was confirmed on Friday.”

Gaza City and Surrounding Areas Officially Hit by Famine, Global Group Says

“Criticism Mounts Over Netanyahu’s Plan to Control Gaza City”

Video: Five Journalists Among Dead in Israeli Attack on Gaza Hospital

“Earlier this month, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israeli military would expand its nearly two-year war in the territory by taking control of Gaza City.”

Israel Resumes Daytime Operations in Gaza City, Signaling Buildup to Assault

“Israel is gearing up for another sweeping offensive in Gaza, with the stated aim of taking over Gaza City.”

Over 15 Killed in Gaza City, One Day After Israel Ends Daily Pauses for Aid