The Israeli prime minister's reported decision comes after months of ceasefire talks between his government and Hamas.

During a press interaction, Trump was asked whether he supported the possibility of Israel reoccupying the entire Gaza Strip—a scenario reportedly being considered by Netanyahu and his inner circle. Rather than addressing the question directly,

After 22 months of full-scale war, killing more than 60,000 Palestinians and forcing Gaza to the brink of famine, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly preparing to defy international, domestic and military opinion by escalating the war on Gaza still further and ordering its full occupation.