Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is moving forward with plans to take over Gaza City, despite opposition and ceasefire proposals from various parties. The expanded military offensive, expected to begin within days, has sparked protests in both Israel and the Palestinian enclave. Netanyahu is set to give final approval for the operation, which aims to widen the ongoing 22-month offensive against Hamas.
According to Breaking News, Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with senior security officials to sign off on the plans, indicating a significant escalation in the conflict (“Netanyahu set to give final approval for Gaza City operation despite protests”). The Washington Times reports that the operation could start within days, as Netanyahu is expected to give the final go-ahead for the takeover (“Israel’s Netanyahu set to give final approval for Gaza City takeover despite protests”).
Despite the escalating tensions, Al Jazeera notes that Netanyahu has expressed readiness for negotiations to “end the war” and instructed negotiators to begin talks (“Netanyahu says ready for negotiations as Gaza City takeover advances”). Additionally, France 24 reports that Netanyahu has ordered new talks to release all remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza, rejecting a ceasefire proposal presented earlier in the week (“Netanyahu orders new talks to release all hostages, pushes ahead with Gaza City takeover”).
Hamas had previously announced its agreement to a ceasefire proposal from Arab mediators, but Netanyahu’s decision to push forward with the operation indicates a continuation of hostilities (“Netanyahu says he will give approval for Gaza City takeover despite protests”).
The situation in Gaza City remains tense, with conflicting perspectives on the best path forward. As Netanyahu advances the military offensive, protests and negotiations for a ceasefire continue to shape the dynamics of the conflict.
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References:
1. https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/netanyahu-pushes-forward-with-gaza-city-operation-despite-opposition-1794522.html
2. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/aug/21/israels-benjamin-netanyahu-set-give-final-approval-gaza-city-takeover/
3. https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/netanyahu-set-to-give-final-approval-for-gaza-city-operation-despite-protests-1794585.html
4. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/8/21/netanyahu-says-ready-for-negotiations-as-gaza-city-takeover-advances?traffic_source=rss
5. https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250821-netanyahu-orders-new-talks-to-release-all-hostages-pushes-ahead-with-gaza-city-takeover
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