Widespread devastation across Gaza Strip
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Earlier, the IDF posted warnings for the civilians in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighborhood to head south to the humanitarian zone in Al-Mawasi.
Following the meeting, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement that Zamir presented options for the next stage of the Gaza campaign. "The IDF is prepared to carry out any decision reached by the Security Cabinet," the statement read.
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IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Zamir repeated his warnings about the dangers of a Gaza takeover, notably the risk to the lives of the hostages and troop fatigue after nearly two years of war.
The military chief proposed options, including a siege on Gaza City and the central camps, but Netanyahu argued that the current approach has failed to secure the release of the hostages who may not survive much longer under the harsh conditions of their captivity and reiterated his intention to achieve his war objectives, which include the dismantling of Hamas' military and governing capabilities.
The Security Cabinet convened at 6 p.m. on Thursday, and Netanyahu's proposal was likely to receive majority support after he was reportedly given a green light from the Trump administration.
