JERUSALEM—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the new war plan approved by Israel’s security cabinet includes dismantling Hamas in Gaza’s central refugee camps in addition to Gaza City, a broadening that comes as he faces criticism internationally for expanding the war and from the far-right wing his coalition for not going far enough.

Germany halts arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza, citing concerns over Israel's military plans to take control of the area.

Families of Israeli hostages kept captive in Gaza are calling for a nationwide general strike next Sunday, in protest of the Israeli security cabinet’s recent decision to expand the war and take over Gaza City.

Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Sunday called on Israeli companies to strike next week to pressure the government to reverse its decision to take over Gaza City.

Families of victims of Hamas' Oct. 7th attack called on Israelis on Sunday (August 10) to join them in a general strike in a week's time to stop the government's plan to expand and deepen its war in Gaza.