Tue Aug 05 03:14:46 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Israeli media reports indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet is poised to approve a full-scale military operation across the entire Gaza Strip. This move, aimed at eliminating Hamas and securing the release of remaining captives, is met with international condemnation and concern for the safety of the captives held by Hamas.

**News Article:**

**Netanyahu Reportedly Set to Approve Full-Scale Military Operation in Gaza**

**Jerusalem -** Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly preparing to announce plans for a full-scale military operation across the entire Gaza Strip, according to multiple Israeli media outlets. Sources close to the Prime Minister’s office cited the need to eliminate Hamas and secure the release of remaining hostages as the driving forces behind the decision.

According to reports, the operation will extend to all areas of Gaza, including those where Hamas is believed to be holding captives. This has raised concerns regarding the safety of the hostages, especially after footage was released of detainees Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David appearing emaciated.

The reported plan has drawn immediate condemnation from the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which urged the international community to intervene and prevent its implementation.

Netanyahu faces increasing international pressure to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza and halt the war, as the conflict has resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis with over 60,930 Palestinians killed including at least 18,430 children since October, according to Gaza health authorities.

Domestically, Netanyahu is also under pressure to secure the release of the remaining captives.

Hamas officials have accused the United States and other Western nations of overlooking Israeli atrocities and hold Netanyahu’s government responsible for the captives’ lives, citing his government’s refusal to negotiate a ceasefire.

Netanyahu is scheduled to convene his war cabinet on Tuesday to discuss the next steps for the military campaign in Gaza. Forty-nine captives, including 27 who are believed to be dead, are still being held by Hamas, according to Israeli authorities.

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