Middle East crisis live: Israeli ministers ‘approve plan to capture all of Gaza’

Officials tell Associated Press that plan would involve troops staying there for an unspecified amount of time

Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to capture all of the Gaza Strip and remain there for an unspecified amount of time, two officials said, AP reports.

The plan was approved today and is part of Israel’s efforts to increase pressure on Hamas to free hostages and negotiate a ceasefire on Israel’s terms.