Israel approves plan to expand Gaza onslaught, occupy territories – Middle East Monitor

Israel’s Security Cabinet unanimously approved a plan early Monday to expand its ongoing military onslaught on the Gaza Strip and occupy territories inside the enclave, Anadolu reports.

In a statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the Cabinet approved “the operational plan” submitted by army chief Eyal Zamir to “defeat Hamas” and return Israeli captives held in Gaza.

According to the statement, the plan requires the army “to…