Israeli army chief unveils stages of Gaza City occupation plan, despite ceasefire talks – Middle East Monitor

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir on Tuesday set out the phases of a plan to fully occupy Gaza City, despite indirect negotiations on a possible ceasefire and prisoner swap deal between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, Anadolu reports.

According to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN, Zamir endorsed the plan on Sunday, with Defense Minister Israel Katz expected to give his approval on Tuesday.

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…