“The cabinet also approved five principles for ending the war, including the disarming of Hamas; the return of all 50 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive; the demilitarization of Gaza; Israeli security control over the enclave; and the establishment of an alternative civilian administration there that involves neither Hamas or the Palestinian Authority, the rival, Western-backed body that exercises limited control in parts of the occupied West Bank.”

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. The cabinet also approved five principles for ending the war, including the disarming of Hamas; the return of all 50 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive; the demilitarization of Gaza; Israeli security control over the enclave; and the establishment of an alternative civilian administration there that involves neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority, the rival Western-backed body that exercises limited control in parts of the occupied West Bank.”

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza

“Israel on Wednesday approved new settlements in the West Bank and announced that it was moving ahead with plans to take over Gaza City, bucking international criticism and defying growing support for the creation of an independent Palestinian state. The moves raised questions about whether a new cease-fire proposal — which officials have said is similar to terms that Israel previously endorsed — could move forward.”

With Moves on West Bank and Gaza City, Israel Defies Global Outcry

“The West Bank is undergoing transformation, and the future of the Gaza Strip is in limbo.”

E1 Settlement in West Bank Tied to Greater Israel Goal