Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed partial annexation of the Gaza Strip as a potential course of action if hostage deal talks fail, according to an Israeli source. The idea was raised and debated in a Monday cabinet meeting.
Netanyahu is waiting for two key developments: Hamas’s flexibility in negotiations and upcoming meetings with senior Trump administration officials in Washington. He is also expected to convene the security cabinet this week to discuss the situation further.
The Prime Minister’s Office acknowledged the “difficult” humanitarian situation in Gaza, stating that it will continue to facilitate aid distribution. However, an Israeli left-wing human rights organization criticized the government’s actions, calling it a “coordinated action to intentionally destroy Palestinian society.”
Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-862640