Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the population of Gaza will be displaced to the south after his security cabinet approved an expanded military operation in the enclave that a minister described as a plan to “conquer” the territory.

The Israeli government has approved plans to escalate its offensive in Gaza, including the possible full reoccupation of the shattered Palestinian enclave. Monday’s unanimous decision by the security cabinet of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu follows nearly 19 months of war that have so far failed to either fully defeat Hamas or secure the release of all the remaining Israeli hostages.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has approved a gradual expansion of the offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported on Monday,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet approves plans that may include seizing the Gaza Strip and controlling aid.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israeli soldiers will remain stationed in conquered areas of the Gaza Strip in the future. In a video address, he said that it is no longer the intention for soldiers to carry out attacks in the Gaza Strip and then withdraw.