Israel’s security cabinet, under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, has authorized a gradual expansion of military operations in Gaza, according to sources cited by Israeli public broadcaster Kan.
The Israeli occupation military has begun mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists, confirmed Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir in a recent statement. “We are increasing the pressure with the goal of returning our captives and defeating Hamas,” Zamir told troops.
Netanyahu convened the security cabinet to discuss “the next stage” of the Gaza war shortly after a missile launched by Yemeni Armed Forces landed near Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s main international gateway.
Israel’s Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich:
“The time has come… to pounce on Gaza, occupy it… establish military government, take territory from them, implement President Trump’s plan to remove 1.5-2 million Gazans from Gaza.” pic.twitter.com/7PIWLHGaKc
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) May 4, 2025
‘Israel’ resumed ground operations in Gaza this March after abandoning a US-backed ceasefire that had temporarily halted hostilities for two months. Since then, Israeli occupation forces have seized control of approximately one-third of Gaza’s territory, while Palestinian Resistance groups continue to mount opposition and warn they stand ready to respond to further escalation.
The humanitarian situation grows increasingly dire as ‘Israel’ maintains an aid blockade imposed in March, despite international pressure to lift restrictions. More than 2.3 million Palestinians now depend on severely limited aid supplies, with conditions deteriorating rapidly.
A picture speaking volumes.
A young girl, overwhelmed by hunger and deprivation, cries out for food at a charity kitchen in Gaza, as the ongoing Israeli blockade and war of hunger continue to take a heavy toll on innocent civilians, including children, in the war-torn enclave. pic.twitter.com/mjRSaESYt9
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 5, 2025
The Israeli war on Gaza, which began following the October 7, 2023 attack by Palestinian Resistance fighters, has resulted in over 52,000 Palestinian deaths according to local health authorities.
Source: Agencies (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)
