India, May 6 -- Israel approved plans on Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, a move that, if implemented, would vastly expand Israel's operations in Gaza and likely bring fierce international opposition. One of the officials said the plan would be implemented gradually to give efforts for a ceasefire and hostage release deal a chance to move ahead. P15
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