UN chief calls Israeli plan to take control of Gaza City a ‘dangerous escalation’

By Daphne Psaledakis and Kanishka Singh

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday criticized Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, with the U.N. chief’s spokesperson saying the decision marked “a dangerous escalation” that will result in forced displacement of Palestinians.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City to further expand Israel’s military offensive in the Palestinian enclave devastated…