8 Aug 2025

IDF is getting ready to take over Gaza city

From Checkpoint, 5:08 pm on 8 August 2025

Israel's defence force is getting ready to take over Gaza city after the security cabinet approved the plan. Ahead of an hours long meeting, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told media he wants to take control of the whole Palestinian territory. His office has confirmed the IDF will prepare for the take over of Gaza City while ensuring the provision of humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zone. Correspondent in Tel Aviv Blake Sifton spoke to Lisa Owen.