Israel approves plan to expand military operations, occupy Gaza – official

Israel’s security cabinet on Monday approved a plan to escalate the offensive in Gaza, including the occupation of the Gaza Strip and continued control over captured areas.According to an official close to the matter, the ministers unanimously approved the operational plan in a vote.The vote came hours after Military Chief, Eyal Zamir announced that thousands of call-up orders for reservists would be issued within the week to intensify offensive.The cabinet also approved a framework for t