Israel Plans to Seize Military Control of Gaza City
Israel's security cabinet approved Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to take full control of Gaza City, as part of a final push to topple Hamas and end 22 months of fighting. Shortly after the decision, the rumble of ordnance could be heard from Gaza every minute or so from a distance of about 50 kilometers away.
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