Israeli cabinet approves plan to OCCUPY Gaza City

• Israel's Cabinet approved IDF takeover of Gaza City.
• IDF to prepare for takeover, per PMO statement.
• Humanitarian aid to be provided outside combat zones.

Israel's Security Cabinet in the early hours of Friday approved the takeover of Gaza City, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

“The IDF [Israel Defense Forces] will prepare for the takeover of Gaza

City while ensuring the provision of humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zones,” the PMO said in a statement.

This is a developing story. It will be updated as details emerge.