Daijiworld Media Network- Jerusalem

Jerusalem, May 6: In a major development amid the ongoing conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that the country's upcoming military operation in Gaza will be "intensive", with possible plans to seize full control of the coastal enclave from Hamas militants.

This announcement came shortly after Israel’s security cabinet gave its nod to a broader military campaign that may see the complete occupation of the Gaza Strip and tighter control over humanitarian aid movement.

A senior Israeli defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity, informed media that the launch of the expanded offensive will not occur until U.S. President Donald Trump concludes his scheduled visit to the Middle East next week. The delay appears to be aimed at maintaining diplomatic decorum during the high-profile visit.

While the Israeli government maintains that its actions are aimed at dismantling Hamas’s military infrastructure and ensuring national security, the decision has drawn global attention amid rising concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The international community continues to urge both sides to show restraint and protect civilian lives, even as the region braces for what could be a significant escalation in the long-standing conflict.