The leader of the Israeli opposition called Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza a disaster

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City is a disaster. This was announced on August 8 by the leader of the Israeli opposition, Yair Lapid.

"Today's decision of the Cabinet of Ministers is a disaster that will lead to even more disasters," he wrote on the social network X (ex. Twitter).

According to him, the occupation process will lead to the death of hostages and soldiers. In addition, it will cost Israeli taxpayers a lot and lead to a political collapse.

Israel has decided to occupy the Gaza Strip. What the media is writing

Earlier in the day, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported that the Israeli Security Cabinet had approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to occupy Gaza City, located in the enclave of the same name.

Prior to that, on August 4, the Ynet portal reported on Israel's preparation of a plan for the complete occupation of the Gaza Strip. It was clarified that the Israeli leadership intends to switch to active combat operations throughout the enclave. At the same time, the government noted that the army's actions will be conducted even in areas where hostages are being held.

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