The Latest Breaking News from Eyal Zamir

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had approved the framework for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas condemned what it called "aggressive" Israeli ground incursions in Gaza City.

Israelis are united behind the army, and a clash with the military could have irreparable consequences for the administration

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is moving forward with his plan to take full control of Gaza, expanding his war efforts amid a deepening starvation crisis in the strip and intensifying international condemnation.

ANALYSIS: As Germany pauses military sales to Israel in anger over Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu now faces global isolation and a sprint to authoritarianism – only America can stop it, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Decision will place huge financial burden on Israel and could lead to massive increase in Palestinian civilian deaths

Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan was pushed through early Friday morning after a tense 10-hour marathon tense meeting, where the Israeli PM faced fierce resistance from his own chief of staff Eyal Zamir

Israel's decision to seize Gaza City was criticised by European leaders over humanitarian concerns. Germany halted military exports, calling for immediate ceasefire.

A Jordanian official says Arabs will only support what Palestinians agree on

In an interview with Fox News, Israeli PM says Israel wants to take over – but not govern – the Gaza Strip.

Israel's security cabinet has approved taking control of Gaza City, located in the north of the enclave, in another escalation to the war. Netanyahu earlier noted that Israel planned to take over the entirety of the enclave and eventually hand it off to "friendly Arab forces" instead of Hamas.

Israel's security cabinet was expected to meet later Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, Israeli media said, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla to the territory.