Israel to ‘take over all of Gaza’ – Netanyahu

The prime minister has defended blocking humanitarian aid to the civilian population

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to seize control of Gaza as part of a “massive” military operation against Hamas. Intensified airstrikes have reportedly left hundreds dead in the Palestinian enclave in the past several days.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday began a major ground offensive, dubbed ‘Gideon's Chariots’...