Overview

• Netanyahu plans to seek approval from the security cabinet and IDF leadership to assume control of Gaza’s remaining territory.
• He says full occupation is needed to intensify pressure on Hamas and secure the release of about 50 hostages still held.
• Senior military officials warn that operations in densely populated areas risk civilian casualties and could endanger captives.
• Families of the hostages have condemned the proposal as a “death sentence” and accuse the government of treating captives as collateral damage.
• Analysts suggest threats of occupation are intended as negotiation leverage after ceasefire and hostage talks stalled.