Israeli army issues ultimatum to Netanyahu to ‘decide’ between occupying Gaza and reaching a ceasefire deal – Mondoweiss

The Israeli war cabinet is scheduled to meet on Monday to decide the next phase of Israel’s war on Gaza. The cabinet has to choose between limiting or ending its war on Gaza in favor of continuing ceasefire talks for the release of Israeli captives in the Strip, or expanding the war to reoccupy all of Gaza. The first option is supported by Israeli army officials, while the second is favored by the hardline ministers like National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance…