Close associates of Israeli Prime Minister: Netanyahu will lead us to occupy the Gaza Strip

SadaNews Translation - Israeli media reported on Monday evening that close associates of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated he is heading towards making a decision in the upcoming "Kabinet" security cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow, to occupy the Gaza Strip.

According to several channels reporting simultaneously, including the Hebrew channel Reshet Kan, SadaNews translates that Netanyahu informed ministers and close associates of his decision to expand the scope of fighting in Gaza and to operate in areas where he had not previously engaged, even at the expense of the lives of hostages.

The channel indicated that the security establishment opposes such actions due to concerns for the lives of the hostages, but Netanyahu no longer cares about this position, even if it means the resignation of Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir from his post.

Security sources speculated that Zamir may resign if Netanyahu decides to occupy the Gaza Strip and expand operations there.

A security source spoke about the recent negotiations, stating that there was a potentially partial agreement that could have addressed existing gaps, but Israel turned its back on that possibility.

Meanwhile, Yedioth Ahronoth reported that sources close to Netanyahu said he received a green light from U.S. President Donald Trump to carry out a major operation against Hamas.

Additionally, journalist closely associated with Netanyahu, Yaakov Bardogo, mentioned on Channel 14 that Israel might carry out assassination operations against Hamas leaders abroad.