“The risky plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not backed by the Israeli military’s chief of staff and will thrust the war with Hamas into uncharted territory.”

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

“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. The military has said it plans to call up an additional 60,000 reservists and extend the service of 20,000 more. ... 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

“Those opposing Mr. Netanyahu’s stance include the military chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir; David Barnea, the head of Israel’s Mossad spy agency; Tzachi Hanegbi, Mr. Netanyahu’s national security adviser; and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, according to the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue. The opponents have not commented publicly. The prime minister’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment and the Israeli military declined to comment. [...] 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.”

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

“For now, at a time of rage among the ultra-Orthodox and building tension between the military and the government over Gaza, the military is holding off on mass arrests.”

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

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

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