Israel's security cabinet has approved a military plan to take control of Gaza City, the most populous and politically central area in the Gaza Strip, as part of a broader offensive against Hamas. The decision, confirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aims to disarm Hamas, dismantle its military infrastructure, and impose Israeli security control over the city. This move expands Israel's military operations in Gaza nearly two years into a conflict that has resulted in over 60,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread destruction and starvation in the territory. The plan received majority support within the security cabinet despite growing criticism from both domestic and international actors. On August 13, Israeli military Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approved the main operational framework for the offensive, signaling the next phase of the campaign. Hamas has reported that Israel is carrying out ground incursions in Gaza City following the approval of the plan.