Israeli Cabinet Postpones Gaza Occupation Meeting Amid Military Opposition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a full military occupation of the Gaza Strip, aiming to defeat Hamas and secure hostages, with plans to relocate Gaza City’s residents further south. However, the proposed offensive has faced significant opposition from senior Israeli military officials concerned about the plan's feasibility, the safety of hostages, and the challenges of administering a population where Hamas remains active. This opposition has led to the postponement of a key Israeli security cabinet meeting initially scheduled to discuss the occupation. Netanyahu’s push to expand the conflict comes amid stalled ceasefire talks and growing humanitarian crises in Gaza, which is experiencing widespread displacement, mass deprivation, and a potential famine. International criticism has intensified as Israel's military campaign has caused extensive civilian casualties and destruction, prompting calls for sanctions and recognition of a Palestinian state by some European countries. Discussions about resettling Jewish communities in Gaza have surfaced but are not currently official wartime objectives, reflecting internal divisions within Israel’s political and military leadership.