Israel's Netanyahu faces backlash over new Gaza war plan from hostage families, Hamas
'It is necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to free all our hostages and to ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel,' Netanyahu said during a visit to an army training facility.
Israeli media reported that Netanyahu was expected to sit down in Jerusalem later on Tuesday with the chief of staff and the defence minister, and that he was considering ordering the total occupation of the Palestinian territory.
The timing of the meeting has not been officially confirmed.
'Netanyahu wants the Israeli army to conquer the entire Gaza Strip,' said a report on public broadcaster Kan.
Netanyahu said on Monday he would convene the cabinet later in the week to approve new instructions.
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