The Israeli cabinet agreed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military plan, but the quandary of who will eventually govern Gaza remains intractable.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Israel's goal is not to take over Gaza, but to free Gaza from Hamas and enable a peaceful government to be established there,

Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City and hand control of the enclave to “Arab forces” has drawn condemnation by Western governments and former officials.

The New York Times responded to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s threat to sue the publication, characterizing it as the latest such effort to go after independent media. In an interview on Fox News on Thursday,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government has agreed to seize control of Gaza City, one of the most populous areas within the Palestinian territory. The plan would require an expansion of military operations,

The Israeli prime minister reportedly demanded a private call with Trump after his statement on starvation in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports of starvation in Gaza. In response, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has called him a “disgusting liar” and announced a resolution opposing U.S.