Thomas Helm

PM says Israel intends to reoccupy strip before turning Gaza over to 'civilian governance'

Prime Minister to convene cabinet on Thursday in push for full military control of strip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a "limited security discussion" on war goals

Open letter signed by 550 people, including former intelligence chiefs, says Hamas no longer poses strategic threat

Under a longstanding status quo, a Jordanian foundation administers the compound, where Jews may visit but not pray

Witkoff visits to discuss next steps in addressing situation in famine-stricken Gaza

National park followed by thousands of homes would be detrimental to push for future Palestinian state, activists warn

Two groups, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights, say foreign powers also complicit

Country has barely acknowledged suffering in the strip, but it is gradually beginning to enter public discourse

Move is 'a flagrant and unacceptable violation of international law', they say

Bombing of Gaza church, West Bank settler arson and alleged visa discrimination drew ire of Christian leaders

About 75 per cent the enclave already occupied, with army chief now suggesting more should be seized if hostage talks fail

The army has hesitated from going into the area in central Gaza for fears that ground operations might endanger hostages

Sectarian strife is being exploited by the Israeli government, analysts say

Announcement comes as ceasefire talks stall and Israeli ministers float plan to force Gazans south