Gaza Strip
The prime minister stressed that his government does not “want to keep” control of the entire 26-mile-long coastal enclave.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage in the attack.
The United Nations failed Gazans, and “billions and billions of dollars have been poured into Gaza for decades, and the result of that is what?” the official said.
A senior official said that while the ministers are expected to support a proposal to occupy Gaza, “things can always change in the Middle East.”
The boats kept their distance from the Strip’s coast due to the risk of rocket and mortar fire.
The food distribution centers will operate up to 24 hours a day, according to the U.S. ambassador to Israel.
The U.S. secretary of state stressed that for there to be long-term peace in the region, the Gaza-based terrorist group “cannot continue to exist.”
After meeting with the Israeli prime minister, the New Jersey Democrat told JNS that Israel’s goal is to “crush Hamas” and seek a multinational governance structure for the enclave.
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the IDF chief of staff, is set to appear before the security cabinet to discuss an escalation in military operations.
The Polish ambassador was summoned to the Israeli Foreign Ministry for an official rebuke over “unacceptable” remarks by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
“The IDF is continuing to expand its operations westward,” stated the military.
The president instead emphasized American and regional humanitarian aid for Palestinians.
