Israel’s Cabinet Approves Expansion of Gaza Genocide: Israeli Reports
Occupied Palestine (Quds News Network)- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet have approved on Sunday the expansion of the genocide in Gaza, according to Israeli reports, amid a crippling blockade and intense bombardment on the enclave.
Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported the news with Netanyahu promising earlier in a video posted on Telegram that Israel will have “complete victory” in Gaza, adding that Israel will end its military operation “decisively”.
The Times of Israel also said the cabinet had approved plans for an expanded ground invasion, but said it would not begin until after US President Donald Trump’s upcoming travels to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, which will take place from May 13 to 16.
The approval of the war expansion came after the Israeli military said it would mobilize tens of thousands of reservists to the enclave.
One Israeli official said the new plan for Israel’s war in Gaza involves “the conquest of territory and remaining there.” The Israeli military will displace the Palestinian population to southern Gaza while carrying out “powerful strikes” against Hamas, the official said.
Israel unilaterally violated the Gaza ceasefire in March after refusing to proceed to the second phase, which would have secured the release of all remaining captives. Netanyahu has repeatedly rejected offers from Hamas for their release.
Since March 2, Israel has closed Gaza’s main crossings, halting the flow of food, medical aid, and other humanitarian supplies. This blockade has caused a severe and unprecedented decline in living conditions, with human rights organizations accusing Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinians.
Israel resumed its assault on Gaza on March 18, killing over 2,200 Palestinians and wounding more than 5,700—mostly children and women, according the Palestinian Health Ministry.
