Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu indicates plans for full Israeli takeover of Gaza Strip

Geopolitical Strategy - Prime Minister Netanyahu has decided to occupy all of the Gaza Strip, marking a major expansion of war goals [1] - The IDF reportedly controls the majority of Gaza [1] - This expansion could complicate any negotiated deal to free the remaining hostages, estimated to be about 20 alive [2] Hostage Situation - Talks to free the remaining hostages recently broke down, prompting a change in strategy from the US [2] - Concerns exist about the fate of the remaining hostages should military efforts in Gaza continue [3] Political & Security Considerations - Netanyahu is holding a meeting of his security ministers to discuss how to proceed in the Gaza Strip [2] - The US is pursuing an "all or nothing" approach [2]