Coverage dated May 4, 2025

Israel approves Gaza ‘conquest’ plan and new aid system, source says

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By Dana Karni, Lucas Lilieholm and Oren Liebermann, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel’s security cabinet voted Sunday to expand military operations in Gaza and approve a new framework for aid delivery, according to two Israeli officials, one of whom described the plan as involving the “conquest” of encla…

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  1. Daily Journal

    Israel approves plans to intensify Gaza operations, official says (opens Daily Journal)

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    TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli ministers on Monday agreed to ramp up the war against Hamas in Gaza, an official said, with plans to capture more territory in the beleaguered Palestinian enclave and call up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers.

  2. Fox News

    Israel approves plan to capture all of Gaza, calls up tens of thousands of reserve troops: report (opens Fox News)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration has approved a plan to capture all of Gaza, just hours after the military called up tens of thousands of reserve troops.

  3. Local News 8

    Israel approves Gaza ‘conquest’ plan and new aid system, source says (opens Local News 8)

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    By Dana Karni, Lucas Lilieholm and Oren Liebermann, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel’s security cabinet voted Sunday to expand military operations in Gaza and approve a new framework for aid delivery, according to two Israeli officials, one of whom described the plan as involving the “conquest” of encla…

  4. WMUR

    Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say (opens WMUR)

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    Two Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to capture the entirety of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.

  5. The World from PRX

    Israel's new plan to 'occupy' Gaza (opens The World from PRX)

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    Israel’s security cabinet has approved a new military offensive designed to “capture” Gaza and hold it indefinitely. The plan entails relocating many of Gaza’s 2 million residents to the south and shuttering hundreds of community kitchens.

  6. Green Field Reporter

    Israel approves plans to intensify Gaza operations, official says - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Cabinet ministers approved plans to intensify military operations in the Gaza Strip, an Israeli official said on Monday. The official said the plan was gradual and involved claiming more territory in the Palestinian enclave, where Israel already controls roughly half …

  7. Latin Times

    Israel Approves Plans To Take All Of Gaza And Remain There Indefinitely (opens Latin Times)

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    Israel approved plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain there indefinitely. The army is calling tens of thousands of reserve soldiers to implement the plan

  8. WDIO Duluth

    Israel plans to seize Gaza under a new plan, officials say (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Two Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the territory for an unspecified amount of time. If carried out, the move would vastly expand Israel’s operations in the Palestinian territory and likely draw fierce international opposition.

  9. The World from PRX

    Israel approves new military plan to ‘occupy’ Gaza indefinitely (opens The World from PRX)

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    Israel’s security cabinet has approved a new military offensive designed to “capture” Gaza and hold it indefinitely. The plan would relocate many of Gaza’s 2 million residents to the south and shutter hundreds of community kitchens.

  10. Al-Monitor

    Israel cabinet approves plan for Gaza 'conquest' (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive.

  11. NPR

    Israel announces a new ultimatum for Hamas and a shift in how Gaza aid is distributed (opens NPR)

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    Israel has announced a new plan to take over all aid deliveries and distribution in Gaza. The plan comes as the military says it will expand its war effort against Hamas.

  12. The Guardian

    Israel to expand military operations in Gaza to establish ‘sustained presence’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Plan goes beyond any aims so far outlined and is likely to prompt international concern and fierce opposition

  13. The Daily Signal

    Israel Approves Plan to Assume Control of Gaza After Trump's Middle East Trip (opens The Daily Signal)

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    If Hamas does not agree to release the hostages by the middle of May, Israel will launch an aggressive campaign inside Gaza.

  14. Latin Times

    Israel Cabinet Approves Plan Including Gaza 'Conquest' (opens Latin Times)

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    The plan, approved overnight, includes the holding of territories in the besieged Gaza Strip and comes alongside Israel's promotion of Gaza's residents to leave, the official said.

  15. NPR

    Israel's Plans for Gaza : State of the World from NPR (opens NPR)

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    Israel's cabinet has approved plans for Gaza that include expanding the war, taking territory with the intent to keep troops there, and major shifts in the way food and aid are distributed. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv tells us what are in the plans and what they could mean for Gaza.

  16. The New Republic

    Israel Set to Take Over All of Gaza After Trump’s Visit (opens The New Republic)

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    Israel is planning to seize Gaza and occupy it indefinitely. The takeover will reportedly begin after Trump visits the Middle East.

  17. The Hill

    Israel approves plans to capture all of Gaza (opens The Hill)

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    The Israeli Cabinet approved a plan to take over the Gaza Strip for an unspecified duration, dampening hopes for a ceasefire with Hamas — but won't begin until after President Donald Trump's visit.

  18. New York Post

    Israel approves plan to occupy Gaza, drastically scale up military offensive against Hamas (opens New York Post)

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    Israel has approved a new plan to drastically ramp up its military offensive against Hamas — including seizing the whole of Gaza and holding its...

  19. WHDH Boston

    Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel approved plans on Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount

  20. Al Jazeera

    Israel plans ‘conquest’ of Gaza in expanded offensive (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of entire enclave, control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians.

  21. NBC News

    Israel okays plan to intensify military operation in Gaza, public broadcaster reports (opens NBC News)

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    Israel's security cabinet approved plans to expand its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, according to public broadcaster Kan, and has begun calling up tens of thousands of its reserve soldiers.

  22. CBS News

    Israel plans to capture entire Gaza Strip, officials say, as tens of thousands of reservists called up (opens CBS News)

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    A Houthi missile struck Ben-Gurion airport Sunday for the first time since the war began, briefly closing it just as Israel voted to expand Gaza operations.

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