Israel's security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City, marking a new phase in the nearly two-year conflict with Hamas. The decision, confirmed by the Prime Minister's Office and multiple news sources, authorizes the Israeli military to take full control of Gaza City, the most populous and politically significant area in the Gaza Strip. The plan aims to disarm Hamas, dismantle its military infrastructure, impose Israeli security control, and provide civilian aid. The operation will begin with the evacuation of civilians in Gaza City before the Israeli Defense Forces impose a siege. This move expands Israel's military operations in the Palestinian territory despite growing domestic and international criticism over the ongoing conflict. The approval came after numerous failed mediation attempts and is part of Netanyahu's broader strategy to defeat Hamas and conclude the 22-month-long war.