Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has announced that his country will seize parts of the Gaza Strip permanently if Hamas fails to release the hostages held captive. According to Katz, Israel plans to expand security zones around Gaza and annex territory from the strip if it does not comply.
Katz stated that further military operations in Gaza are necessary until the hostages are released. The Israeli military has already launched multiple ground invasion moves, cutting off parts of northern and southern Gaza with tanks and infantry.
The threat of permanent control over Gaza is contingent upon Hamas’s decision to release the hostages.
Source: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-847025