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UN chief calls Israeli plan to take control of Gaza City a ‘dangerous escalation’

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City to further expand Israel’s military offensive in the Palestinian enclave devastated by nearly a two-year Israeli assault. UN chief calls Israeli plan to take control of Gaza City a ‘dangerous escalation’
Palestinian boys inspect the site of a morning Israeli strike on a house, in Gaza City, August 8, 2025. Reuters
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Published at : August 9, 2025
Updated at : August 9, 2025 16:38
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